Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gentleman's costume: 1778
Object Number:
1960.27
Date:
ca. 1960
Medium:
Wax, textile, leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 4 x 3 in. ( 26.7 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Molded wax figurine of man in period costume; purple velvet knee-length coat and matching knickers, ivory waistcoat and ruffled blouse, black leather shoes; sword in one hand and three-corner hat in the other; metal pin extends from one foot for mounting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Carl Otto von Kienbusch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
