Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hook: corn husker
Object Number:
1946.326
Date:
ca. 1882
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 11.4 x 3.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: in bold print: "UNIVERSAL HUSKER/PAT'D FEB'Y 31, 1882/A.W. BRINKERHOFF & SON/ UPPER SANDUSKY, O"
Description:
Hand-held brass with adjustable slide in middle, pointed extension; wraps around grip.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Richard H. Grossman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
