Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln
Date:
April, 1865
Object Number:
PR.011.10
Medium:
Albumen print, carte-de-visite photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bell/buzzer unit
Object Number:
2002.77.2
Date:
ca. 1950
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 x 1 in. ( 6.4 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Metal single bell/buzzer unit; circular dome with metal push button at center; oval reserve for name card above push button.
Gallery Label:
This type of buzzer was typical of New York City apartment buildings in the early amd mid twentieth century.
Credit Line:
Gift of David M. Lutzker
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
