Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
Date:
1879
Object Number:
1971.104
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sewing box
Object Number:
INV.5470
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Wood, ivory, glass, silk, metal, paper, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 7 x 5 3/8 in. ( 17.1 x 17.8 x 13.7 cm )
Marks:
Label on underside inscribed "Loaned by G.R. Hoyt"
Description:
Wooden spool box with two stepped tiers, drawer inside lower section with wood en pull, and pincushion surmounting top which can be lifted off, away from finials; upper section contains metal prongs to hold eight spools from which the thread is drawn through ivory eyelets on each of three sides; also holds 11 thread winders of various shapes and sizes, and roll of lace wrapped around wooden spool; drawer holds piece of paper with two needles stuck through it, hook with ivory handle, ivory bobbin, two metal needles, and stub of marking pencil.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
