Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Yellow dog w/basket with star cart
Object Number:
INV.4570
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 7.6 x 16.5 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron cart shaped like simple house, open at front and back, pulled by dog with basket in mouth, painted yellow; yellow cart with peaked roof punched with pattern of stars; roof further ornamented with orange band at each end; yellow horse.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
