Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - bristles damaged
Object Number:
1932.237b.195
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 5/16 in. (34.3 x 0.8 cm)
Description:
Treated wood handle, tapers to end, curves in slightly at ferrule. Conical, seamed, metal ferrule. White bristles, heavily damaged.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tabouret was used by Asher B. Durand, an artist and engraver best known for his Hudson River school paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nora Durand Woodman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
