Collection Highlights
Important meeting of the African Civilization Society, at the Cooper Institute, Wednesday evening, March 7th, 1860, at eight o'clock
Date:
1860
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1860.48
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mirror
Object Number:
1948.494
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Wood, glass, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 59 1/4 x 15 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 150.5 x 39.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Rectangular mirror in double frame, with mirror surmounted by reproduction of Gilbert Stuart's unfinished portrait of George Washington; frame with carved crest consisting of American eagle perched atop a shield with cornucopia on either side.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Hudson River Day Line
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
