Collection Highlights
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Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Picture frame
Object Number:
1868.11b
Date:
1868-1890
Medium:
Plastic, glass, textile, cardboard, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 14.6 x 9.8 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
relief: on reverse: "PATENTED 1868" and "DIATITE DEC 15"
Description:
Rectangular brown molded plastic picture frame with indented sides and stepped arch at center top with ribbon festoons below; metal ring and metal wire stand attached to back.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Captain Samuel Loveland
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
