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
Hot dish cover
Object Number:
INV.14050
Date:
ca. 1925
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 14 x 8 7/8 in. ( 17.8 x 35.6 x 22.5 cm )
Marks:
engraved: front center: "Priscilla"
stamped: on the interior: "REED & BARTON/ SILVER SOLDERED/ 1974/ 13" over a shamrock
Description:
Cast silver plated hot dish cover; oval, domed cover with and applied molded rim and a cast loop handle with tear-shaped joints applied to the top; engraved, "Priscilla" on the front center; makers' marks stamped on the interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of John K. Wright, July 1956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
