Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Doll
Object Number:
INV.4509
Date:
1820-1860
Medium:
Wood, textile, paper, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 7 x 7 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Peg wooden with head and torso carved as single unit, with painted hair and features; wooden body with mortise and tenon joints, with lower parts of limbs painted white and red slippers painted onto feet; white muslin dress with sash at waist and lace sleeves and ruffle, over petticoat made of paper.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
