Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Luce Center
Steam pumper
Object Number:
1998.31a-c
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 20 x 4 in. ( 17.8 x 50.8 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Cast iron steam pumper with driver, drawn by team of two horses; driver in red and yellow with yellow hat; nickel colored boiler connected to air chamber; yellow frame and wheels; bell mounted under swingletree; black horses.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
