Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Can opener
Object Number:
2002.1.4755
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
4 3/4 x 1 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A rusty metal can opener with a peanut shaped loop handle resembling a button hook handle. Embossed on one side "Fogarty Bros. Meadow View Farm".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
