Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Footed bowls (pair)
Object Number:
1942.571a-b
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 5 7/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 14.9 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Pair of deep sapphire blue footed bowls; octagonal shape with scalloped rim, octagonal spreading stem, and plain circular foot.
Gallery Label:
Helen McKearin determined that these bowls were "probably Midwestern," according to the accession records.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
