Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Derby in original box
Object Number:
1941.1205a-c
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Felt, other textile, leather, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall (hat): 5 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 12 in. (14 x 24.1 x 30.5 cm)
Box: 7 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. ( 19.4 x 24.1 x 31.1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: inside crown (in gold) and on leather band: "NULLI SECUNDUS / D Y D / YOUMANS / ESTABLISHED 1862 / TRADE MARK / NEW YORK / COPYRIGHTED / 581 FIFTH AVE."
printed paper label: affixed to top of box lid: "Not responsible for packages left at hotels
Description:
Black felt derby in original gray cardboard box.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
