Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tools (5) in original cardboard box
Object Number:
Z.1474a-h
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Mother of pearl, steel, cardboard
Dimensions:
box: 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 13.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Set of five tools made of steel and mother of pearl; set includes three steel tools with carved mother of pearl handles and two blade-like tools (possibly paper cutters) made entirely from mother of pearl; in rectangular white cardboard box.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
