Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mask
Object Number:
Z.2885
Date:
19th century
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 5/8 x 8 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 29.5 x 22.2 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Cast iron mask in relief of horned devil with deep wrinkles, pointed ears (pierced) open mouth with teeth and beard; painted red.
Gallery Label:
The mask is purported to be one of the many that adorned the Park Theatre.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
