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
Plate
Object Number:
INV.3829
Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 6 in. ( 1.3 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Colorless pressed lead glass plate; circular form with scalloped edge; rim decorated with scrolls and flowers; center decorated with a wreath of acorns and a star.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
