Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle snuffer and tray
Object Number:
1933.85ab
Date:
1760-1810
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Part (snuffer): 1 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (3.8 x 16.5 x 5.7 cm)
Part (Tray): 1/2 x 9 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (1.3 x 23.5 x 11.4
Description:
Brass scissor-like snuffer with S-curved handles, broad blade, arched wick-end box on pointed blade, supported on three ball feet with corresponding brass tray with scalloped rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Rocellus Guernsey and her daughter, Miss Eva L. Guernsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
