Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
Z.1131.32
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. ( 35.2 x 24.4 cm )
Description:
Manufactured ecru linen drawstring purse (reticule) with silk ribbon drawstring at the top and two stand-up collars with embroidery finished scalloped edges, the overall shape is vertical rectangular, one side has machine embroidered oriental floral design in various colors of silk floss.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
