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Artwork/Photography
A metla statue of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_11
Location: Shelf 31 Box 1
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A metal statue of Vajarasattva, the culmination of all the positive qualities of Buddha. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_10
Location: Shelf 31 Box 1
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A miniture portrait of a woman painted on ivory placed in a small gold frame. This object was owned by Elizabeth Anna Low, class of 1891.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 2002.8_12
Location: Shelf 33 (Box 3)
Subject: Portraits
Format: Artwork/Photography
A small painting on fabric of a young girl in 19th century that and dress holding an umbrella, a doll, a basket of kittens, and a dog on a leash. The text written above her head reads "I've come to stay awhile." This object belonged to Elizabeth Anna Low, class of 1891.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 2002.8_15
Location: Shelf 33 (Box 4)
Subject: Painting
Format: Artwork/Photography
A small painting on marble of a female angel sitting in a budding tree with black hand painted text at the bottom that reads "Spring Blossoms.". The painting is frames in a white and gilt decorative frame. This object belonged to Elizabeth Anna Low, class of 1891.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 2002.8_17
Location: Shelf 33 (Box 4)
Subject: Painting
Format: Artwork/Photography
A wooden Durqa plaque of a Hindu Goddess standing astride a lion and a lotus throne. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_33
Location: Shelf 31 Box 2
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous, Plaques/Trophies
Two copper plates attached to blocks, with the two part Raven's Claw emblem on them.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 00311
Location: Shelf 25 (housed with AC 00309 - AC 00310)
Subject: Printing, Honor Societies
Format: Artwork/Photography
Oval miniature portrait of Roger Brooke Taney, enclosed in brown molded leather case and framed by a gold plate, and lined with burgundy velvet fabric.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 00285
Location: Shelf 25
Subject: Portraits
Format: Artwork/Photography
A wooden statue of Bhairava, god of power. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_37
Location: Shelf 31 Box 2
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A wooden statue of Lama, a teacher or a monk. The drum symbolizes detachment of the body, and the ball symbolizes female wisdom. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_29
Location: Shelf 31 Box 2
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
Silver finish picture frame engraved with “Student Senate Centennial Celebration, 1908-2008”.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 00575
Location: Shelf 28
Subject: Student Leadership, Picture Frame
Format: Artwork/Photography
Tintype of a family, with hand-painted colors in a green display box.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 00326
Location: Shelf 25 (housed with AC 00325)
Subject: Photography, Tintype
Format: Artwork/Photography
Oval tintype of David Davidson Stone, class of 1859, wearing a Confederate uniform, in a gold-tone frame, 1863.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 00320
Location: Shelf 25
Subject: Tintype, Photography, Civil War
Format: Artwork/Photography
Tintype of Harriet Lane in a brown case with red velvet interior from around 1857. Lane, the niece of President James Buchanan, acted as First Lady of the United States from 1857 to 1861.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 00321
Location: Shelf 25
Subject: Tintype, Photography
Format: Artwork/Photography
A tintype photograph of John Taylor Cuddy wearing a Union uniform around 1862. The photograph is framed in a gold vignette frame and housed in a carved wooden case embossed with intricate floral designs.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 2001.9_1
Location: Shelf 32
Subject: Photography, Tintype, Civil War
Format: Artwork/Photography
A dark wooden wall hanging depicting a Hindu Goddess standing astride a lion and a lotus throne. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_34
Location: Shelf 31 Box 2
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A small watercolor painting of a man and a woman in 19th century dress. The painting is matted and framed in a gold frame. This object was owned by Elizabeth Anna Low, class 1891.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 2002.8_14
Location: Shelf 33 (Box 4)
Subject: Painting
Format: Artwork/Photography
A wooden plaque depicting the birth of Buddha from the side of the Great Mother. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_28
Location: Shelf 31 (Box 2)
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography
Wooden frame with a detachable center panel, iron strips and a dial in the center used to expose blue print photographs.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 00327
Location: Shelf 10 (housed with AC 00328)
Subject: Photography, Picture Frame
Format: Artwork/Photography
A carved wooden statue of Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles. A sticker on the back reads "Dr. & Mrs. Edgar Miller Liverpool, Pennsylvania". This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_15
Location: Shelf 31 Box 1
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A carved wooden statue of Mahakala, the Fierce Protector. This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_16
Location: Shelf 31 Box 1
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
A woooden stupa, a three-dimensional mandala and a palace of Buddha named "Vajrabhairava." This artifact was brought back from Nepal by Drs. Edgar and Elizabeth Bucke Miller, Class of 1920 and 1923 respectively.
Artifact/Collection Number: AC 1999.3_42
Location: Shelf 31 Box 2
Subject: Nepal
Format: Artwork/Photography, Miscellaneous
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