Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fireboard
Object Number:
1950.314
Date:
1825-1840
Medium:
Wood, canvas, wallpaper
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 x 42 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 88.9 x 107.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular fireboard composed of canvas nailed to wooden frame, with wallpaper section attached to front surface; single section of block-printed wallpaper (7 colors) with gray background and central vignette of lake scene surrounded by foliage; scene includes large building with cupola and single sailboat in lake; rock in left foreground printed with "LAKEVILLE"; separate wallpaper border with flocking and Greek key motif.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, the scene printed on the wallpaper is a view of Lake Success. It was printed from a wood block which once belonged to the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Harry McNeill Bland
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
