Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight: shape of doorknobs (pair)
Object Number:
1942.573
Date:
1845-1850
Medium:
Glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 17.1 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper label affixed to brass: "6. Blair"
Description:
Joined pair of hollow-blown crown glass doorknobs with brass hardware, each with green and pink twisted ribbons alternating with white filigree and blue and white center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
