Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Teacup
Object Number:
1951.30a
Date:
1839-1860
Medium:
Earthenware
Dimensions:
overall: 2 5/8 x 4 5/8 x 3 7/8 in.
Description:
One of a pair of molded faceted cups with broken scroll handles and flaring rim; all have white bodies with light blue ceramic molded flowers and figurines in low relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Thomas Mott Fraser and Mrs. Cola G. Parker in memory of their mother Martha Mott Fraser
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
