Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Slide-top box
Object Number:
INV.8548ab
Date:
1806
Medium:
Wood, spruce (by microanalysis); paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/8 x 10 3/4 x 13 3/8 in. ( 13.7 x 27.3 x 34 cm )
Marks:
painted: on box lid in old German: "Ana Elisabeth Schl...ein [?]/1806"
Description:
Rectangular box with dovetailed sides, applied molding, and sliding lid; painted on four sides, blue with red, green, and white floral motifs; top decorated with painted floral bouquet tied by a red ribbon; name "Ana Elisabeth Sch....ein [?] / 1806" painted at top.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
