Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight
Object Number:
2002.1.175
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Glass, paper
Dimensions:
: 3/4 x 4 x 2 1/2 in.; 1.905 x 10.16 x 6.35 cm
Description:
This rectangular clear glass paperweight has a paper insert with a printed floral image and the words: Bloomingdale Bros./ have a very large assortment of Elegant Easter/ Novelties, Cards and Ornamental Devices/ For Easter Tokens.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
