Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sconce
Object Number:
INV.6377ab
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, glass, metal, tin, foil
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 7 in. ( 99.7 x 21.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Sconce with shaped wood and glass backing and pair of removable metal branches attached at bottom, each with a painted metal candle cup and scalloped bobeche; abstract floral design at top of mirrored back and abstract sun or flower at bottom.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Katharine Prentis Murphy, July 10, 1967
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
