Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ship's starboard lantern
Object Number:
1936.676
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 x 7 x 5 1/2 in. ( 30.5 x 17.8 x 14 cm )
Description:
Ship's starboard lantern with green lens in green-painted sheet metal casing; domed top with ring handle, triangular back, and rounded front protected by two vertical rods; removable kerosene burner with circular base fits into hole in bottom.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
