Collection Highlights
Pastoral Scene by Andrew R. Smith
Date:
1822
Object Number:
MSS.BV.AfricanFreeSchool.Vol4.
Medium:
Manuscript
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jack-in-the-box
Object Number:
INV.5235
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, paper, metal, textile, feather
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 16.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Wooden box in the form of a cage-like chicken coop mounted on a flat rectangular base with slanted roof and lower side walls covered in printed paper; spring-loaded device makes rooster inside pop out when door of the coop is opened.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
