Collection Highlights
We mourn our country's loss
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight
Object Number:
2002.1.389
Date:
1895-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
5 x 3 x 1/2 in.
Description:
This oval black metal paperweight has a relief of an eagle carrying a pliers in its talons in the center, and around the rim "Forged By Kraeuter & Co. Inc. Newark, N.J./ High Grade Tools & Forgings". On the bottom "Founded 1860".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
