Collection Highlights
Common Sense
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.Y1776.Paine.com
Medium:
Pamphlet, paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chamberstick
Object Number:
1941.1187
Date:
1800-1860
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 1/4 x 3 in. ( 7.6 x 8.3 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
written: in pencil on base: "J.W. DUNSMORE"
Description:
Chamberstick with reeded saucer base, screwed into socket with wide bobeche and pedestal foot to which a strap finger loop attaches.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
