Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shirt stud
Object Number:
Z.2161
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Chalcedony, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1/2 x 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Sard onyx cameo shirt stud in metal frame with shank on reverse; cameo depicts an upright ship's anchor with a plumed hat resting on top, framed with twisted rope design.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
