Collection Highlights
Fraktur: Birth and Baptism certificate of Joseph Flor
Date:
1811
Object Number:
PR.022.13
Medium:
Hand-colored print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Desk and bookcase
Object Number:
1927.100
Date:
1820-1830
Medium:
Mahogany, pine
Dimensions:
Overall: 87 x 52 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. ( 221 x 133.4 x 59.7 cm )
Description:
Mahogany Empire desk and bookcase; upper portion with removable, flat-topped pediment overhanging front and sides; cornice molding below; two glazed doors with mullions forming a pointed arch with two circles below and two half circles at bottom; long drawer flanked by two short drawers below glass doors; lower section has folded, hinged writing surface above long drawer flanked by smaller drawers; kneehole flanked by tall cupboards raised on acanthus carved legs with lion feet.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this piece was originally owned by Colonel Henry Rutgers (1745-1830).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. Katherine Rutgers Lane
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
