Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Handkerchief ring (in envelope)
Object Number:
1969.61
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Gold, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 x 4 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.5 x 12.4 cm )
Marks:
incised: inside handkerchief band: "241 / KGL"
Description:
Gold plain band ring anchored by gold chain to larger gold handkerchief band decorated with a band of imbricated circles around outer edge; bail fittings are of other metal.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Lawrence Frank
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
