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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Luce Center
Lady's costume: 1914
Object Number:
1959.74
Date:
ca. 1959
Medium:
Wax, textile, wood, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 x 7 x 7 in. ( 27.9 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Molded wax figurine of woman in period costume; pink kimono-style dress with painted flowers and ivory under blouse; black hat with feathers and black shoes; strand of plastic pearls around her neck; figurine carries a pink parasol; mounted on a square wooden stand.
Credit Line:
Gift of C. Otto Von Kienbush
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
