Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Keg
Object Number:
1942.62
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Oak, wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 11 in. ( 30.5 x 27.9 cm )
Marks:
stencil: on reverse: "[?] HILL & BROTHERS [?]"
Description:
Barrel-shaped keg composed of oak staves and six wooden hoops; iron nails.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this keg was used to store white lead.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
