Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lady's costume: 1700
Object Number:
1968.10
Date:
ca. 1968
Medium:
Wax, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 5 x 4 in. ( 24.1 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
written: in ink on back hem of dress: "Ellis Simpson"
Description:
Molded wax figurine of woman in period costume; pink brocade dress with low-cut square neckline, elbow-length sleeves with lace cuffs, paniers, and skirt gathered at sides with green ribbons.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
