Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plate: Bird Motif
Object Number:
1953.783
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 19 cm )
Description:
Opaque white pressed glass plate with irregular border; on left side, two owls on branch, with one owl projecting beyond rim of plate; on right side, tufted bird on branch, projecting beyond rim; crescent moon with face in upper right and small frog on lily pad in lower left; beaded edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
