Collection Highlights
The Child's Anti-Slavery Book
Date:
1859
Object Number:
LIB.E449.C5372
Medium:
Bound volume
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Nutmeg grater/tobbaco shredder
Object Number:
INV.744
Date:
ca. 1675-1775
Medium:
Wood, mother of pearl, brass, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 6 7/8 in. (1.3 × 3.8 × 17.5 cm)
Description:
Wood nutmeg grater inlaid with round and diamond shaped mother-of-pearl and copper or brass wire; pierced iron grater inset on opposite side.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
