Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Emery paper
Object Number:
1932.237.m.10
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Emery paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/8 x 9 9/16 in. (31.4 x 24.3 cm)
Description:
Black rough back. Brown paper top, two corners torn off. Printed in black on paper: Geometric border with oval trademark of beatle in each corner. Inside border: "SEELIGMANN'S/[british royal signet]/REGISTERED/No Parchment 00/EMERY PAPER"
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tabouret was used by Asher B. Durand, an artist and engraver best known for his Hudson River school paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nora Durand Woodman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
