Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
Z.1541.17a-e
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Wood, metal, nut wood or vegetable ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
Thimbles Stamped with size:
C: "5"
D: "3"
Description:
Circular wooden box with screw on lid, containing two child's thimbles and a carved wooden basket.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
