Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ice skates (pair)
Object Number:
1961.40ab
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Wood, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/8 x 10 x 2 in. ( 8.6 x 25.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Pair of ice skates with blades attached to wooden bases by metal projections and with screws at toe; reinforced sheet metal heel, and wide leather heel and toe bindings.
Credit Line:
Gift of Prof. & Mrs. Herbert W. Schneider
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
