Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles A. Lamb (1829-1893)
Date:
1878
Object Number:
1893.2
Medium:
Oil on millboard
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Woodcarving (man holding chicken)
Object Number:
INV.8171
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 8.9 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Carved and painted wooden figurine; kneeling male figure (no base) with arms (now detached) carved separately; wearing green coat, lavender trousers and black boots, and holding brown painted chicken (also carved separately).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
