Collection Highlights
Panoramic View of New York City (in Eight Sections)
Date:
1842-45
Object Number:
1915.76
Medium:
Black ink over graphite on eight sheets of ivory paper with partial black ink borders, laid on Japanese paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oil lamp
Object Number:
1961.3b
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 21 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Brass whale oil lamp; circular molded base; baluster stem and fuel reservoir.
Gallery Label:
This oil lamp is attributed to William Holmes Webb.
Credit Line:
Gift of John V. Irwin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
