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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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shaving mug with train image
Object Number:
1955.251
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 10.2 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm )
Marks:
printed: on reverse: "AUG. KERN/BARBER/SUPPLY COMPANY/DECORATORS/ST.LOUIS"
Description:
Cylindrical porcelain shaving mug with molded foot and handle; painted enamel locomotive on exterior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Dora Whitman Fluekiger in memory of Florence Elsworth Wilson (Mrs. R. Thorton Wilson)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
