Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Opera glass case
Object Number:
INV.7739
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Velvet, wood, silk cord, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 11.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Blue velvet case for opera glasses, with blue silk cord handle and brass hinges.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
