Collection Highlights
The Child's Anti-Slavery Book
Date:
1859
Object Number:
LIB.E449.C5372
Medium:
Bound volume
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Luce Center
Box with percussion caps
Object Number:
1930.64a-k
Date:
1855-1862
Medium:
Leather, brass, cotton, skin
Dimensions:
Overall (box): 4 in. × 3 3/4 in. × 1 3/8 in. (10.2 × 9.5 × 3.5 cm)
Description:
Rounded, rectangular stitched leather box with double flaps and white skin lining fastened to interior; front flap fastens to brass stud at box bottom; contains nine brass percussion caps.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Morgan Grinnell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
