Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Boot: high-heeled
Object Number:
1953.644
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
molded: in reverse beneath base: "PAT. APPLIED FOR"; "BOUQUET HOLbER[sic]"
Description:
Light blue pressed glass high-heeled boot mounted on platform; pressed pattern consists of circles and lattice work, side buttons, and scalloped rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
