Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lady's costume: 1835
Object Number:
1963.6
Date:
ca. 1963
Medium:
Wax, textile, metal, leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 23.5 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Molded wax figurine of woman in period costume; yellow, brown, and green cotton print dress with grey silk apron over plain muslin petticoat and lace-trimmed knickers, with flat black leather shoes and pink wide-brimmed bonnet with lace, ribbon, and flowers; metal pin extends from one foot for mounting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
