Collection Highlights
Thoughts on African Colonization
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.E448.G24.1832
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Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 7
Object Number:
INV.9144
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 5/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 19.4 x 9.8 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
applied/painted: on obverse: "7 / 867"
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large "7" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "867" painted in gold below.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
