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Statue of Liberty, Bedloe's Island, New York
1888
1972.24
Watercolor over graphite on paper, overmatted
Artist/Maker: Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi

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Balancing toy: horse and rider

Balancing toy: horse and rider
Title
Balancing toy: horse and rider
Object name 
Toy
Date 
1860-1890
Related People 
Possible Source: Elie Nadelman
Related People 
Artist/Maker: George W. Brown
Medium 
Tin, iron, paint
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 4 in. ( 22.2 x 13.3 x 10.2 cm )
Description 
Tinned sheet iron balancing toy depicting circus rider on white horse, with two separate parts: horse attached to weight, balanced on stand mounted to square base painted red.
Object Number 
INV.7623ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.