Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Toy chest of drawers
Object Number:
INV.7814
Date:
1815-1850
Medium:
Wood, brass, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/8 x 10 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. ( 30.8 x 27.3 x 14.3 cm )
Description:
Wood toy chest of drawers with two dovetailed small upper drawers on case with four dovetailed drawers; all drawers have gilt brass flower pulls and stamped escutcheons; case supported by four turned legs.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
