Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needlework picture
Object Number:
2002.1.2190
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Wood, wool, paper, glass
Dimensions:
32 1/2 x 23 x 1 1/2 in.
Description:
Street scene with painted background and embroidered details forming the buildings, people, street and trees. Shows people in mid-nineteenth century dress walking on a tree lined boulevard with shops, a horse and rider, and a dog. One building is marked "Martin Basketry and Martin Working Silversmiths". Gilded wood frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
