Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9852ab
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 8.6 x 3.8 x 1 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical mother of pearl needlecase in two parts which slide together near the top, the top has a carving of an eagle with spread wings.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
