Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
149i[dup]
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 9.5 x 16.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Red leather purse (pocketbook) which folds in half, when opened, one side has two compartments, the front one with a metal clasp closure, the other side has two compartments, the front one with a flap closure with a tab that slides into a loop.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
