Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ballot box
Object Number:
2010.17
Date:
ca. 1880-1900
Medium:
Wood, glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 5 in. (19.1 x 29.8 x 12.7 cm)
Description:
Rectangular oak box with glass window at front, narrow brass-lined slot on top, and hinged door with lock at side. Fluted pilasters topped by turned rondels decorate either side of glass window with key.
Credit Line:
Gift of Roberta and Donald Gratz
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
