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The Child's Anti-Slavery Book
Date:
1859
Object Number:
LIB.E449.C5372
Medium:
Bound volume

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Canister

Object Number: 
INV.8774
Possible Source:
Elie Nadelman
Date: 
1790-1830
Medium: 
Iron, tin, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 x 7 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 19 cm )
Description: 
Tinned sheet iron (toleware) canister, cylinder-shaped with hinged lid; painted with flowers and leaves on black ground.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group