Collection Highlights
The Dead at Gettysburg
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.164.4.38.GettysburgDead
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Foot warmer
Object Number:
1941.1164
Date:
1790-1830
Medium:
Wood, iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 9 1/8 x 7 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 23.2 x 19.7 cm )
Description:
Tinned iron box with hinged door pierced on top and sides, large and small piercing on sides with floral motifs, wood frame with turned supports.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this footwarmer was used by the donor in his historical paintings.
Credit Line:
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
