Collection Highlights
Baby walker
Date:
1700-1750
Object Number:
INV.14959
Medium:
Cherry (by microanalysis)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lapel pin
Object Number:
2001.216
Date:
2001
Medium:
Textile, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 in. ( 9.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Crossed red ribbon secured by a metal lapel pin; pin with b/w photograph of Robert Woolley with auctioneer's gavel.
Gallery Label:
Robert Woolley (1944-2001), a decorative arts specialist and auctioneer, had a legendary career at Sotheby's auction house. While at Sotheby's, Woolley conducted several auctions for AIDS charities. He died in 2001 after a long battle with the disease. This pin was given out at his memorial service.
Credit Line:
Gift of Paul Gunther
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
