Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
INV.8540
Date:
1780-1810
Medium:
Pine, leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 15 7/8 x 8 in. ( 14.9 x 40.3 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Leather covered box with lid attached by leather strap hinges; decorative brass tacks attach leather trim work around body and lid; bail handle and escutcheon; brass lock and metal latch.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
