Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jackstraws (27)
Object Number:
INV.8188a-ee
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Bone, wood, paint, paper
Dimensions:
box: 3/4 x 5 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.9 x 13.7 x 3.5 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: most have numbers inscribed by hand in ink on bottom of box: "N.2"
Description:
Bone jackstraws of various shapes and sizes, some with red, green, yellow, blue, brown and/or black paint; in unpainted wooden box with sliding lid; printed instructions included.
Gallery Label:
To play jackstraws, the pieces were poured in a heap, and each player in turn tried to remove one at a time without disturbing the rest.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
