Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Luce Center
Padlock and key
Object Number:
Z.1934a-c
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Part (padlock): 1 1/4 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. (3.2 x 1.9 x 1 cm)
Part (keys): 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Steel ovoid padlock painted blue in the center with scalloped caps on the top and base; keyhole in the base; U-shaped hinged shackle above. Two flat steel keys with ovoid loop and two rectangular blocks along the shaft.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
