Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Picture lesson plaque
Object Number:
INV.8744
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 7/8 x 12 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 35.2 x 32.4 x 1 cm )
Marks:
printed: on yellow paper: "PICTURE LESSONS. PART II No. 5/HEN AND CHICKENS; & c./Teacher: Tell the colors after me as I point to them in the Picture... [discussion continues]"
printed: on other side: "PICTURE LESSONS. PART II No. 6/THE SHEPHERD & c. [d
Description:
Square wooden board with black printed class discussions between "Teacher" and "scholars" on yellow paper mounted on either side; top of board is curved and pierced with hole for hanging.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
