Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Desk lamp
Object Number:
N84.23
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Medium:
Glass, bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. ( 29.8 x 16.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on underside of base: "TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK"
Description:
Turtleback tile swivel desk lamp; two identical green turtlebacks with irregular surface set into two sides of a swiveling triangular-shaped shade; shade hinged to two curved arms, which join the main stem of the base and descend to a circular platform adorned with leaf design and 16 green jewels set around periphery; platform supported by 5 small ball feet.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Egon Neustadt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
