Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Brush - round - bristles damaged
Object Number:
1932.237b.203
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Wood, bristles, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/8 x 3/16 in. (33.3 x 0.5 cm)
Description:
Treated wood handle, tapers to point. Curves in slightly to ferrule. Conical, seamless, copper ferrule. Chestnut-colored bristles.
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.
