Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Folding stool
Object Number:
INV.8800
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, canvas, metal
Dimensions:
Overall (unfolded): 15 1/2 x 12 3/8 x 12 in. (39.4 x 31.4 x 30.5 cm)
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on top of canvas seat: "65"
Description:
Artist's folding stool with wooden frame and canvas seat; two metal rings attached to wooden frame on one side.
Gallery Label:
Folding stools such as this one were used by landscape painters when working out-of-doors.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
