Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Keg
Object Number:
1942.61
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Oak, wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 8 in. ( 22.9 x 20.3 cm )
Marks:
stencil: on reverse: "[?] HILL & BROTHER/ MANUFACTURERS"
Description:
Barrel-shaped keg composed of oak staves and three iron hoops.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this keg was used to hold white lead.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
