Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Waistcoat
Object Number:
INV.2939
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Velvet, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 24 x 19 in. ( 61 x 48.3 cm )
Description:
Waistcoat with velvet plaid front panels of brown, blue, and red; small rolled collar over nine blue and black embroidered buttons (one missing); natural cotton lining; brown cotton back panel with belt and black metal two-pronged buckle to cinch garment.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
