Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - flat brush
Object Number:
1932.237b.5
Date:
ca. 1828-1855
Medium:
Wood, red sable bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 5/8 x 5/8 in. (34.6 x 1.6 cm)
Marks:
Stamped "ROBERSON NO 51 LONG ACrE" and "11" on handle.
Description:
Long stained/lacquered wood handle, shaved with knife below seamed, cylindrical metal ferrule. Handle tapers to point. Chestnut colored bristles.
Gallery Label:
The company was at this address only between 1828 and 1855.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nora Durand Woodman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
