Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fireback
Object Number:
INV.301a
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 33 1/2 x 22 x 3/4 in. ( 85.1 x 55.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tall, rectangular cast iron segment of fireback designed as side panel for three-part lining for fireplace; low relief decoration composed of rectangles formed by intersecting lines; large central rectangle has oval reserve with rosette at center surrounded by acanthus leaves; spandrels have trefoils; rosette and acanthus leaf pattern repeated in smaller rectangles.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
