Collection Highlights
A Song for the times, or John Brown
Date:
1860-1870
Object Number:
LIB.SY.B1860.104
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lady's costume: 1790
Object Number:
1964.20
Date:
ca. 1964
Medium:
Wax, textile, feather, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 4 x 3 in. ( 25.4 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Molded wax figurine of woman in period costume; white hat with feather, blue polonaise over white chiffon dress, red shoes, and handkerchief worn at wrist; metal pin extends from one foot for mounting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
