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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Embroidered figure
Object Number:
1945.63b
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Felt, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Embroidered tobacco pouch figure of a person seen from behind dressed in late 17th century clothing; jacket, pantaloons, hat, stockings and shoes in felt; details of costume done in chain stitch. Figure basted to vellum backing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
