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Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Seal impressions (4) affixed to cardboard
Object Number:
INV.4212
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wax, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 11 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 9.2 x 30.2 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
printed in gold: on short edges of cardboard: "PATENT ALBERT CHAINS" and "BREVETÉ (SGDG) P. B: PARIS."
handwritten in ink: below first impression (from the left): "SCARABIAE"
handwritten in ink: below second impression (from the left): "SCARABIAE"
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Description:
Impressions in red wax of four scarab seals; affixed to rectangular piece of white cardboard with printed gold border and handwritten inscriptions.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
