Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
Date:
1879
Object Number:
1971.104
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Trousers
Object Number:
1961.57b
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Wool, cotton, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 16 1/2 x 43 3/8 in. ( 5.1 x 41.9 x 110.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on face of each button: "*JOS. H. DESKAU* / B'KLYN"
stamped: on buckle frame: "PARIS"
Description:
Dark blue wool trousers; one button fly with metal hook and eye at the waistband; 6 buttons around the waistband; horizontal slit watch pocket on the right of the fly, beneath waistband; vertical slit pockets at the side seams; 2 straps beneath waistband at the back, which fasten at the center to metal rectangular buckle with double-tongued chape; horizontal slit rear pockets; waist and pockets lined with white cotton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. C. M. Furnier
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
