Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Needle wax
Object Number:
Z.1500.7-8
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Wax, silk
Dimensions:
overall (carrot): 2 x 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
overall (medallion): 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Two lumps of needle wax, one in the shape of a medallion and the other in the shape of a carrot with silk ribbon at the top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
