Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuff box: portrait relief
Object Number:
INV.7680
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 2 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 3.2 x 7.3 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Elaborately carved wooden snuffbox with hinged lid; lid is carved with profile of bearded man in front of swags; the bottom is also carved with the profile of a bearded man with swags, but he is in a medallion bound by hut-like buildings.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
