Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 33
Object Number:
INV.9074
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 21 x 11.1 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "33" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
