Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Leech jar and cover
Object Number:
Z.2135ab
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Whiteware
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 6 in. ( 24.1 x 18.4 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
painted: in black on body of jar: "Leeches"
etched: on bottom: "1/2 g"
impressed: on bottom: "R[G?]"
Description:
Cylindrical whiteware jar with cover; jar has flat circular side handles; cover has pierced holes and flat circular handle/finial; "Leeches" painted on body of jar.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
