Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candlestick
Object Number:
1965.865c
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 5 1/4 in. ( 22.9 x 13.3 cm )
Description:
Light green pressed lead glass candlestick; hexagonal socket with gadrooned rim and base on ribbed columnar standard on circular pedestal base with petal motifs in relief and gadrooned rim; hollow interior.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
