Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hairpins
Object Number:
INV.12823.2ab
Date:
1915-1940
Medium:
Bakelite, rhinestone
Dimensions:
Each (overall, if whole): 4 1/8 x 1 x 1/4 in. (10.5 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Inverted U-shaped "tortoise shell" bakelite hairpins; curve encrusted with tiny circular rhinesones; two long tapered and waved pins.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
