Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Eyeglass case
Object Number:
1931.36ab
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Wood, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 7 x 14 cm )
Description:
Rectangular wooden eyeglass case with rounded ends, open at one end; accordioned leather at sides and one end; embossed paper sleeve (b) fits inside case; one side painted with three-quarter length portrait of a young woman holding a fan; the other side is painted with a scene of men, women and children at leisure by the sea.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
