Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
engraved plate for photogravure
Object Number:
INV.7857
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 5 x 1/8 in. ( 17.8 x 12.7 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on obverse: "MARY DELL / WIFE OF JOHN ROBERTS"
Description:
Rectangular metal plate used for photogravure; obverse with bust of a woman in oval frame above inscription, "MARY DELL / WIFE OF JOHN ROBERTS"; brown chemical coating on printing surface.
Gallery Label:
This printing plate was probably used for making bookplates.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
