Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Patch box
Object Number:
1941.618ab
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Glass, sulfide, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 2.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Round cut glass patch box, the cover has a sulfide bust of Lafayette, the bottom and cover have bands of brass which fit snuggly together.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
