Official Staff

ca. 1790

Not on view

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Title: Official Staff
Date: ca. 1790
Medium: Wood; Curly maple, ivory, fabric, brass
Dimensions: H. 66 3/4 in. (169.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Screven Lorillard, 1953
Object Number: 53.179.20
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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