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
Oil lamp
Object Number:
1933.87
Date:
1901-1915
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on side: "[image of Lady Libert holding flag and lamp]/Liberty/Clanton.Mfgr & Patentee/Monongahela City,/Washington Co., PA"
inscribed: on reverse: "Patented/July/23, 1901"
Description:
Pitcher-shaped lamp with large spout and wire hook on back, hinged lid, and intact wick; inscribed on both sides.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
