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
Memorial wreath: Floral Pattern
Object Number:
1957.215
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Hair, beads, cardboard, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 x 22 x 4 3/4 in. ( 55.9 x 55.9 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Circular knit floral hair wreath with beads set in the centers of some of the flowers; sewn onto a cardboard mat and set in a deep octagonal frame with a gilt band under the glass.
Gallery Label:
This hair wreath belonged to the Bruce Moore family of Victor, NY.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Robert W. G. Vail
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
