Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
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Horse tacks
Object Number:
1930.63
Date:
1840-1862
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 7 x 7 x 7 cm )
Description:
Star-shaped steel tack.
Gallery Label:
This horse tack was found by Dr. John Osgood Stone after the Battle of Williamsburg, Virginia in 1862.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Morgan Grinnell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
