Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cass Gilbert (1859-1934)
Object Number:
INV.15015
Date:
ca. 1931
Medium:
Weathered green patinated bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 5 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 21.9 x 14.9 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
inscriptions: Across base of relief: "CASS GILBERT/SOCIETY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES"
inscribed: proper left bottom edge: "GORHAM CO FOUNDERS/OHOZ"
inscribed: proper right of relief: "RW"
Description:
Bas-relief portrait
Credit Line:
Gift of the children of Mr. Cass Gilbert
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
