Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jumping jack
Object Number:
INV.8059
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 5/8 x 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 19.4 x 1.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Jointed wooden monkey with carved limbs and body, with upper limbs attached to top of stick and lower limbs attached to sliding mechanism that makes monkey flip forward and back; with blue paint on lower body and lower limbs, red paint on upper body and upper limbs, flesh-color paint on face and black paint on hat.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
