Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Jack In The Box
Object Number:
INV.5274
Date:
1830-1890
Medium:
Papier-mache, textile, wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 x 3 in. ( 12.7 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Wooden box with hinged lid and wire hook latch housing female figure with painted papier-mache head and body composed of metal spring encased in calico printed with blue floral pattern.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
