Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Havell plate no. 26
Date:
c. 1825
Object Number:
1863.17.26
Medium:
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Johanna Maria ("Jenny") Lind (1820-1887)
Object Number:
1945.276
Date:
Mid-19th century
Medium:
Bisque
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 3 in. ( 20.3 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Figurine: Jenny is shown wearing a black evening dress with her mouth wide open.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Leonidas Westervelt
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
