Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9842
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 14.3 x 11.4 x 1 cm )
Description:
Metal chatelaine needlecase with crook shaped hook at the top, the needlecase is in two parts that slide together with acanthus leaves set upon two different locomotives, a chain is connected to either locomotive with a fleur-de-lis pendant suspended at the bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
