Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 39
Object Number:
INV.9052
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 19.7 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "39" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "754" painted in gold below.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
