Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Figurine - poodle
Object Number:
1952.263
Date:
1850-1858
Medium:
Parian porcelain, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 9 x 4 1/8 in. ( 22.9 x 22.9 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Standing parian figure of a poodle with empty basket in its mouth and applied, extruded "coleslaw" fur; with wooden rectangular base with holes for feet, painted black.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
