Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln, the Martyr, Victorious
Date:
Object Number:
PR.052.48
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Desk trivet
Object Number:
1970.6.2
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Rosewood, wool, linen, brass, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm )
Description:
Square wooden trivet on four bun feet with needlepoint and beadwork panel on top, of various colors of wool thread and glass and metal beads; scalloped medallion in center of panel with eight sections radiating on all sides out to edges, decorated in floral and arabesque designs with beads and plain needlepoint stitch.
Credit Line:
Gift of James McCosh Magie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
