Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mirror knobs (pair)
Object Number:
1941.930a
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Brass, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
painted: below bust: "Genl. Washington"
Description:
One of a pair of "Battersea" enamel knobs with circular faces; each with polychrome painted enamel center with bust meant to depict George Washington, with lettering below; enamels set into stamped metal face with molded edges; turned post with threaded screw at end. Slight variations in brass details: not originally a pair.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
