Photo of collection object Souvenir — Miniature by Nadine Vallin. Souvenir, ca. 1777?–89. Gold, lacquer; ivory, 3 9/16 × 2 1/8 in. (9 × 5.4 cm); miniature, sight: 1 3/8 × 1 1/16 in. (3.5 × 2.7 cm). Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917, 17.190.1257a–c. public-domain.

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Souvenir

ca. 1777?–89

Miniature by Nadine Vallin

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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Maker/Artist: Miniature by Nadine Vallin
Classification: Metalwork, Goldwork
Formatted Medium: Gold, lacquer; ivory
Medium: Gold, lacquer, ivory
Dimensions: 3 9/16 × 2 1/8 in. (9 × 5.4 cm); miniature, sight: 1 3/8 × 1 1/16 in. (3.5 × 2.7 cm)
Departments: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Accession Number: 17.190.1257a–c
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Rights Statement: public-domain
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