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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Lamp shade
Object Number:
1939.367
Date:
1902-1920
Medium:
Favrile glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (8.9 × 18.4 cm)
Marks:
inscriptions: marked at neck: L.C.T.
Description:
"Favrile" glass lamp shade from a boudoir kerosene lamp; blown amber glass with reddish gold iridescent finish; circular opening with flared rim; flaring shade with ruffled border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Ferris Simmons
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
