Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Handle
Object Number:
2002.1.523
Date:
1890-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.
Description:
This metal handle has a split end for making a solid connection for winding or cranking some device, possibly a clock or some other clockwork type mechanism.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
