Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
Date:
ca. 1761
Object Number:
1954.179a-d
Medium:
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baby rattle
Object Number:
INV.10053
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 16.2 x 8.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Baby rattle with ivory handle with whistle at end; stamped metal center in the form of two storks; four circular "bells" (one missing) with beads inside dangle from storks; loop at top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
