Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Glass sphere on stand: blue
Object Number:
1934.26
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 in. ( 15.2 cm )
Description:
Cobalt blue blown glass sphere with pontil mark on end.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this is a witch ball. With metal stand that is not original.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
