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
creamer
Object Number:
1922.38
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 7/8 x 6 x 3 1/2 in. ( 14.9 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Small spouted flagon with bell-shaped hinged lid, flared brim finial, shell thumbpiece, broken scroll hollow handle on tapering cylindrical vessel with reeded, spearing skirt foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
