Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ribbons
Object Number:
INV.2950
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 4 3/16 in. ( 13.3 x 10.6 cm )
Description:
Cream silk satin ribbon with engraved circular medallion printed in black at center; depicts well-dressed male leading a youth in rags to temple-like stone structure labelled "HOUSE OF REFUGE"; surrounding inscription: "SOCIETY FOR THE REFORMATION OF JUVENILE DELINQUENTS."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
