Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Harness bit
Object Number:
INV.861
Date:
1875-1950
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 7 x 9 in. ( 5.7 x 17.8 x 22.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the bit: "B. C."
Description:
Steel pelham harness bit; ribbed bit with bulbous ends fitted onto two straight side bars with a large rings around the bit ends; two loops on the top of the side bars; loops at the front of the side bars have hooks attached; cross bar across the back ends of the bit.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Walter Jennings
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
