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
Tin/ food
Object Number:
2002.1.2029
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
4 5/8 x 4 5/8 x 2 3/4 in.
Description:
This yellow tea tin has a detailed print on the front and back of men with feather headresses in a boat that is attacking a square-rigged sailing ship marked "Boston Tea Party". The top has a long histoical account of the events of the Tea Party. The sides read in red and black "Webster-Thomas Co./ Boston/ Our Triumph Brand/ Tea Importers and Coffee Roasters/ Black/ Half Pound Full Weight".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
