Collection Highlights
Important meeting of the African Civilization Society, at the Cooper Institute, Wednesday evening, March 7th, 1860, at eight o'clock
Date:
1860
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1860.48
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Luce Center
Burnishing tools (2)
Object Number:
1947.461d1-2
Date:
1775-1795
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
larger: 9 x 7/8 in. ( 22.9 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Two burnishing tools with turned wooden handles and smooth, rounded metal blades.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these burnishing tools are part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
