Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pull toy with two men sawing
Object Number:
INV.4457
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 15.9 x 8.9 cm )
Marks:
handwritten: in ink on reverse of platform: "24/35"
Description:
Pull toy with two figures with turned wooden torsos and carved legs; one figure is mounted atop a beam supported by turned wooden pillars, another figure stands below; both have hinged arms which are connected to a saw between them; figures are mounted on a wooden platform with four wooden wheels; movement of wheels not meant to move figures' arms and saw.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
