Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
Date:
ca. 1761
Object Number:
1954.179a-d
Medium:
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Luce Center
Dresser tray
Object Number:
1956.175.21[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Papier-mâché, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 12 x 9 in. ( 1.9 x 30.5 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular papier-mâché dresser tray with a raised and curved lip; painted yellow with an orange and brown paisley border and a red, green, olive and blue floral spray in the center.
Gallery Label:
This dresser tray belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
