Collection Highlights
Draft wheel
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
1865.6
Medium:
Wood, metal
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Luce Center
Polishing powder in original box
Object Number:
Z.847
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Wood, paper, powder
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 4.8 x 6.7 cm )
Marks:
printed paper label: affixed to lid: "Eldorado Volcanic [above shield of the state of California] / Polishing Powder. / For Cleaning Table Cutlery, &c., the Best / and Cheapest article ever used. / Directions,--For cleaning table cutlery, use a cork / and
Description:
Polishing powder for metal cutlery; in cylindrical wooden box with printed paper label affixed to lid and paper seal affixed to side.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
