Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coachman
Object Number:
1941.270a
Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Carved walnut
Dimensions:
Overall: 41 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. ( 105.4 x 34.3 x 24.1 cm )
Marks:
signed: proper left side of base of figure: "E. PLASSMAN/fec"
Description:
Carved walnut figure representing a coachman.
Gallery Label:
This figure is one of a pair of newel posts from the grand staircases in coachmaker Brewster & Company's elegant New York City showroom. One carved figure represents a coachman, the other a groom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. William Brewster
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
