Collection Highlights
"In relation to Foreign Nations." Draft of Federalist #64
Date:
ca. 1788
Object Number:
MSS.JohnJayPapers.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Looking glass
Object Number:
1942.68
Date:
1810-1820
Medium:
Wood, glass, gesso, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 69 1/4 x 41 x 9 in. ( 175.9 x 104.1 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Rectangular gilt Federal looking glass; tabernacle frame with projecting cornice with applied swag, rosettes and 18 acorns (1 missing), beaded and rope pilasters with acanthus-leaf capitals; horizontal rectangular panel of glass over vertical rectangular panel of glass.
Gallery Label:
This looking glass originally belonged to Jacob Van Siclen of Flatlands, Long Island and descended in his family.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Harry W. Van Kouwenhoven
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
