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
Bookmark: Mama
Object Number:
INV.1687
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Paper, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 4.1 x 13.3 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: across center in red: "To My Dear Mama"
Description:
Horizontally oriented bookmark embroidered on pre-printed perforated paper in red wool thread, with angled corners; unfinished motto in needlepoint stitch.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
