Collection Highlights
The True Issue or "That's What's the Matter"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.35
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
Pen wipe/ tobacco
Object Number:
2002.1.2675
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.
Description:
A bright orange cotton felt cloth pen wipe, printed to resemble a Chinese carpet with an image of an orange and black tiger in the center with an orange border and fringe. Given as a premium by cigar stores and manufacturers for blotting the ink from a nib pen.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
