Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 73
Object Number:
INV.9043
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 20.6 x 12.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "73" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "716" painted in gold below.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
