Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Metal Charcoal Pen Holder
Object Number:
1932.237.e8
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Metal, charcoal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/16 x 3/8 in. (15.4 x 1 cm)
Marks:
Each side of pen inscribed with "III" pattern running in stripes lengthwise. Each round encircled with "III" pattern.
Description:
Two sided metal pen with split ends in which to insert charcoal and rounds to tighten. One piece of charcoal.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this tabouret was used by Asher B. Durand, an artist and engraver best known for his Hudson River school paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nora Durand Woodman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
