Collection Highlights
Miscegenation: the theory of the blending of the races, applied to the American white man and negro..
Date:
1864
Object Number:
LIB.E185.62.C76.1864
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knife rests (2)
Object Number:
1942.394ab
Date:
1825-1900
Medium:
Silver or possibly nickel plated brass
Dimensions:
each overall: 1 1/8 x 3 x 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 x 7.6 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Pair of silver or nickel plated brass knife rests; x-shaped ends with ball finials on each leg; applied to a cylindrical crossbar; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
