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
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Button
Object Number:
INV.2516
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Palm nut
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1.6 x 1 cm )
Description:
Oval shaped palm nut (vegetable ivory) button with two holes on the back side.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
