Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gentleman's costume: 1799
Object Number:
1968.9
Date:
ca. 1968
Medium:
Wax, textile, leather, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Molded wax figurine of man in period costume; black waist coat with burgundy lapel; orange and black striped vest over ivory lace blouse; green knickers; brown stockings and gold leather shoes with silver buckles; leather bound book in left hand; metal pin extends from one foot for mounting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
