Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bookmark
Object Number:
Z.3590b
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Fabric, thread, paper
Dimensions:
3 1/2 x 2 1/8 inches
Description:
Embroidered bookmark; green, black, and orange-toned thread used to make facade of medieval, European type of church with gothic arches, stained glass windows
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
