Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight
Object Number:
2002.1.45
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 10.2 x 7 cm )
Description:
Clear glass with a silver metal insert glued to the bottom that reads through the glass "Established (sic) 1840 Incorporated 1902/Battelle & Renwick/ 163 Front St. New York/ Saltpetre/ Sulphur/ Brimstone" with three circular symbols marked with the product names.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
