Collection Highlights
Major Gen'l Z. Taylor Before Monterey
Date:
1848
Object Number:
PR.068.27
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
1976.37
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Wood, leather, linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 10 x 6 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 25.4 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular leather-covered box with hinged lid; leather handle at top and brass locking mechanism with embossed image of American eagle on swinging keyhole cover. Interior lined with linen.
Gallery Label:
This box held the manuscript correspondence and papers of Timothy R. Green and his partner, John W. Mitchell, New York City lawyers ca. 1820-1850.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. O. Burnham
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
