Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
Date:
ca. 1750
Object Number:
1902.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Miniature shovel
Object Number:
Z.1156
Date:
1870-1930
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 x 1/4 in. ( 0.3 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Miniature copper shovel or spade with handle in the form of figure resembling motifs found in Sumerian or Assyrian art and impressed design on lower part of shovel; handle terminates in loop, with length of cream-colored ribbon tied on.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
