Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gripper/ Food
Object Number:
2002.1.985
Date:
1990-2000
Medium:
Plastic, rubber
Dimensions:
5 in. diameter
Description:
This orange kitchen gripper advertises a radio station, Kraft products and a basketball team. One side has lines like a basketball and the words "Spurs". One the reverse the words "Kraft Mayo/ # 1 Mayonnaise in Texas/ Magic 105.3
/ Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing". Still in its original plastic wrapper-called "Mighty Grip".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
