Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
INV.6537
Date:
ca. 1750-1800
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 12.1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on exterior: "VR 1760VR"
stamped: twice into rim: "VR"
Description:
Cylindrical treenware box; wall consists of overlapped bent wood band joined with wrought iron nails.
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard Grosman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
