Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
Date:
1835-1836
Object Number:
1858.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Stick pin
Object Number:
1939.499
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Gold, carnelian
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 x 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved/intaglio: on carnelian surface: crest with initials "HDA" and unicorn
Description:
Gold stick pin (meant to secure a gentleman's cravat) set with a signet intaglio carnelian.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Augustus Van Horne Ellis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
