Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
2002.1.2009
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Paper, velveteen
Dimensions:
18 x 7 5/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A red velveteen covered liquor bottle box with an impressed gold crest including a shield flanked by two animals topped by flags and banners. It reads, also in gold "Lord Clavert/ For Men of Distinction". A gold label on the back identifies this product as whiskey.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
