Collection Highlights
"Why Don't You Speak for Yourself, John?"
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.3
Medium:
Chromolithograph card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight/ medallion
Object Number:
2002.1.2324
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.
Description:
This matte brass colored metal paperweight or ashtray is shaped like a cats face with the features: mouth, nose, eyes, whiskers and ears in relief. On the reverse, deeply embossed "Corbin/ Corbin Cabinet Lock Co./ New Britain Conn. U.S.A.".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
