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
Luce Center
Cow on Wheels
Object Number:
INV.5208
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Papier-maché, wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 9 x 4 in. ( 15.2 x 22.9 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
impressed: inside oval on obverse of platform: "COUPELLE"
Description:
Papier-mâché cow mounted on wooden platform with four wheels, painted black and white.
Gallery Label:
The impressed mark "COUPELLE" may refer to the maker.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
