Collection Highlights
New York City Hall, front elevation
Date:
1802
Object Number:
PR.040.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Engraving tool
Object Number:
1932.237.L.8
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/16 x 3/8 in. (16.4 x 1 cm)
Marks:
Inscribed on handle "DURAND/DURAND"; inscribed on ferrule: "T h + IA"
Description:
Rounded, brown wood handle with three incised circling end. Tapers to copper ferrule with metal point and flat round head.
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.
