Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
1867 Silver Dollar box cover
Object Number:
INV.4871
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Gilt tin; paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Gilt tin repousse box cover in the shape of a 1867 silver dollar, with seated figure of Liberty at center, surrounded by border of stars; date in exergue: "1867."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
