Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sash
Object Number:
1956.174.23b[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Satin, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 10 in. ( 101.6 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Peach satin sash; wraps around waist and fastens with three metal hooks and eyes; gathered pleats over the fasteners falls into two lengths of pointed satin, one half the length of the other.
Gallery Label:
This sash belonged to Ruth Draper. It was worn in the monologue "The Actress."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
