Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Luce Center
Commodore Stephen Decatur (1779-1820)
Object Number:
1938.55
Date:
Mid 19th century
Medium:
Plaster with a blue-green frame
Description:
Portrait bust: right profile with black hair, blue-black uniform coat, red collar with gold piping and epaulets
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Inlsey Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
