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
Bible carved from wood from the Dutch Reformed Church
Object Number:
INV.837
Date:
1650-1750
Medium:
Oak
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Small carved wooden Bible inscribed with initials "DJB" w/document
Gallery Label:
According to a previous entry, this object was accompanied by a document that explained that it was carved from wood from the Dutch Reform Church.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
