Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
2002.1.2262
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
5 3/4 x 4 x 3 in.
Description:
This bright green box with gold trim on the top edge has a paper label on the lid that reads in black "Exhibitors, Misses Natte, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/ Flowers/ Made From Natural/ Feathers of Brazlian Birds./ No Artificial Tints./ All natural, everlasting colors, so that these Flowers/ will never fade./ Rare Brazilian Birds and Insects/ Mounted in Fine Gold./ These Goods Are For Sale, And Can Be Delivered at Once."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
