Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Curtain pin
Object Number:
1942.569b
Date:
1830-1860
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 6 in. ( 17.8 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Opalescent white pressed lead glass curtian pin or tie-back; circular form molded in high relief with with beads, scales, and projecting lobed bullet-shaped forms; with pewter pin with screw.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
