Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigar box
Object Number:
INV.7650
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Tortoise shell, brass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 2 in. ( 3.2 x 11.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Rectangular tortoise shell box with molded, curving sides and hinged lid; lid decorated with inlaid metal wires.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
