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
Riding whip
Object Number:
1942.208
Date:
1850-1920
Medium:
Leather, textile, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 3/4 x 1 in. ( 90.8 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on knob: "[illeg.]M H"
Description:
Riding whip with handle composed of woven leather and silver knob chased and engraved with scrolling floral decoration at top and engraved initials; chased and engraved silver band separates handle from tightly woven lash made of textile.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, first initial engraved on knob is possibly an "L."
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
