Collection Highlights
Afternoon Hastings Landing. Palisades Rocks in Shadow, New York
Date:
1836-37
Object Number:
1952.410
Medium:
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, scratching out, and touches of black ink and glazing on paper laid on brown card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Toothpick or match holder
Object Number:
1953.699
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.3 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Amber pressed lead glass toothpick or match holder in the form of an alligator purse; purse is open, and has latch, key, and handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
