Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Semi-mechanical bank
Object Number:
1960.25
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 7 x 2 1/4 in. ( 11.7 x 17.8 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Cast iron semi-mechanical bank in the form of an elephant (standing) with cast detail including eyes, forehead, ears, tusks, tail, and feet; also, saddle blanket and seat painted silver and gold, with cast detail of moon and stars; trunk swings from side to side; slot (for coins) in center of seat on top of back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Mary R. Reynolds
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
