Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Turn buckle
Object Number:
1950.211
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 1 3/8 in. ( 17.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Metal cylindrical shaft with tapered ends, threaded interior, pierced at midpoint with circular hole through to other side.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this turn buckle is from the U.S. battleship the 'Maine'.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr William MacKirdy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
