Collection Highlights
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Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
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Sternboard
Object Number:
1948.395
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 44 x 57 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 111.8 x 147 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Sternboard carved as spread eagle with sun's rays above crossed flags and shield; painted gold, red, white and blue.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
