Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet fragments
Object Number:
INV.12818.1a-e
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
overall (largest): 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.9 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Set of 5 carved ivory bracelet fragments; 2 depict a stag in an openwork forest setting surrounded with scrolls and acanthus leaves, the remaining 3 are carved in openwork rinceau design; all pieces have 2 holes on each side of reverse side edges for stringing.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
