Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bit and blade holders (2) with bits (4) and circular blade (1)
Object Number:
1947.461b1-7
Date:
1775-1795
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
larger: 15 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 38.7 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Two spatula-shaped holders for bits and circular blades; flat sections of holders have holes designed to fit ends of small bits or blades.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these tools are part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
