Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight
Object Number:
2002.1.385
Date:
ca. 1900-1930
Medium:
metal, celluloid
Dimensions:
2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This tiny turtle paperweight is made of brass-colored metal with a clip on celluloid top that reads "Surry Lumber/ Company/ North Carolina Pine/ Union Trust Bldg./ Baltimore, Md.".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
