Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
Date:
ca. 1825
Object Number:
1920.5
Medium:
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Miniature chambersticks (2)
Object Number:
INV.12459ab
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 3 x 3 3/8 in. ( 7.6 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Pair of blue pressed lead glass miniature chambersticks; cylindrical socket with beaded band around rim and vertical ribs; hollow, trumpet-shaped base with gadrooning; finger loop.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
