Collection Highlights
President Lincoln at Home, Reading the scriptures to his son and wife
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.52
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ax head
Object Number:
INV.945
Date:
1650-1750
Medium:
Iron, steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. ( 8.9 x 20 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron ax head with flaring, steel-tipped blade; handle socket is tear-shaped in section.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
