Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Garden seats (2)
Object Number:
Z.29-Z.30
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 13 in. ( 45.7 x 33 cm )
Description:
Identical pair of earthenware convex- cylindrical seats, slightly narrower at bottom than top; the top is a flat surface with a round dumbbell shape hole at center for carrying; the bottom is open; transfer printed in blue throughout with leaves and small vines with flowers.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
