Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mr. Jackson: Silhouette
Object Number:
Z.2500
Date:
1820-1850
Medium:
Black prepared paper cut-out with gray wash, gold metallic pigment, and gouache, laid on card
Dimensions:
frame: 15 1/2 x 10 7/8 x 1 in. ( 39.4 x 27.6 x 2.5 cm )
image height: 9 3/8 in. ( 23.8 cm )
Marks:
frame inscription: "Olds Coll (2) 11 69" in graphite
on verso, graphite: "Mr. Jackson"
Inscriptions:
Verso inscribed at center in graphite: "Mr Jackson"
Description:
Silhouette: Full-length male figure in left-facing profile; black paper cut-out with hair and costume highlighted in gold; mounted on cream card with cream mat
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
