Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Butter mold
Object Number:
INV.1012
Date:
ca. 1825-1875
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Turned treenware butter mold with baluster handle and semi-circular base carved with a stylized flower.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
