Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spool case
Object Number:
Z.162ab
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Turned baluster-shaped ivory bobbin case; domed lid with urn finial; berry branch garland around lower rim of lid, with red chalcedony inlay berries, painted branch; green leaf garland painted around bottom of case.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
