Collection Highlights
Dragonfly table lamp
Date:
ca. 1900-1906
Object Number:
N84.113.1
Medium:
Glass, bronze
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Luce Center
Impression for a pin
Object Number:
1942.617
Date:
1903-1908
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 3.5 cm )
Marks:
impressed: "CONRIED/METROPOLITAN OPERA COMPANY"
Description:
Lead impression of a die for a pin struck for the directors of the Metropolitan Opera House; octagonal shape with impression of musical instruments, theatrical masks, and banner inscribed "CONRIED/METROPOLITAN OPERA COMPANY".
Gallery Label:
The die from which this impression was made was for a pin for the directors of the Metropolitan Opera House. It was made during the management of Heinrich Conried (1903-1908).
Credit Line:
Gift of James H. Hyde
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
