Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Canteen
Object Number:
Z.407
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 10 x 9 in. ( 19 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Drum-shaped canteen composed of blue stained wooden staves held in place by two iron hoops; curved iron handle attatched to body with iron rivets; two decanting holes below handle; black stylized six-petal flower painted on top.
Gallery Label:
This was possibly a harvester's field canteen.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
