Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ashtray
Object Number:
2002.1.293a
Date:
1937
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Diameter: 4 in., height: 1/2 in.
Description:
This copper colored metal ashtray has a relief in the center of the front of a 1930's car with large fenders and a long grill and the words "General Motors". Surrounding the image are the words "Who Serves Progress/ Serves America". From the GM Waldorf Show of 1937. See also 2002.1.293b for original box and 2002.1.292 for an identical item.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
