Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9788ab
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Horn, glass, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 9.2 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Oval needle case made of horn, covered in glass beadwork on linen ground; red, blue, white and black diamond design.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
