Set of thirteen Tie Backs

Set of thirteen Tie Backs

Public Domain

CultureFrench
Titles
  • Set of thirteen Tie Backs
Datec. 1800
Made inFrance
MediumGilt bronze
DimensionsEach: 3 1/2 in. diameter (8.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. David Stockwell
Object numberB.68.34.1-.13
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Chillman Parlor
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis group of curtain tiebacks features a portrait of Apollo, Greek god of the sun.
ProvenanceDavid Stockwell (1907–1996), Wilmington, Delaware; given to Miss Ima Hogg, 1967; given to MFAH, 1968.

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