Collection Highlights
Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
Date:
1950
Object Number:
1956.7
Medium:
Oil on paper laid on board
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
Z.1131.33
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 8 1/4 in. ( 38.1 x 21 cm )
Description:
Vertical rectangular manufactured ecru linen purse (reticule), with yellow silk ribbon drawstrings at the top and two stand-up collars with machine embroidery finished scalloped edges, a row of silk fringe across the bottom, one side has machine embroidered oriental floral design.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
