Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
Date:
1798
Object Number:
1937.587
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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Luce Center
Key
Object Number:
1950.32
Date:
1800-1890
Medium:
Steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Marks:
hand written: in black ink: "Key to strong box William Frederick Van Amringe [sp?] of N.Y."
obverse: "From W. Va. Keller"
Description:
Cast metal key with ear-shaped handle and molded knops on arm; fretwork in tooth. Tag attached reads: on front, "From W.V.A. Keeler " ; on reverse, "Key to strong box of 76th Frederick Van Amminge of N.Y."
Credit Line:
Gift of Harold E. Gillingham
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
