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
Chevrons
Object Number:
INV.7465iiiiiiii-kkkkkkkk
Date:
1910-1930
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
largest: 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 13.3 x 8.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Brown felt patches embroidered with varying numbers of brown chevrons; one has three chevrons with an arc connected to the top one; one has three with a bar connected to top one; and other has three with bar connected to top chevron, and another bar at top of patch.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Henry O. Havemeyer, 1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
