Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Valve handle
Object Number:
1941.883
Date:
ca. 1879-1839
Medium:
Iron, brass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Marks:
molded: into back of wheel: "6"
Description:
Cast iron valve wheel painted green with a central brass nut and bolt.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
