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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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight
Object Number:
1948.398a
Date:
1876
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 2.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass circular flat plaque paperweight with profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln pressed intaglio into the base; portrait medallion and gavel-cut edge with acid finish.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
