Collection Highlights
Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
Date:
1950
Object Number:
1956.7
Medium:
Oil on paper laid on board
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Round box in box (possibly snuff box)
Object Number:
INV.8513
Date:
ca. 1820-1880
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Marks:
printed: inside lid: "I/once king of the/ princely domains of the famous/ House of Hamilton. I was stretch-/ed from wall to wall on Eppic M'Luc-/kie's Inn, at BOTHWELL BRIDGE. Next, /the renowned Burley planted the banners/ of the Covenants into my trunk,
Description:
Disc-shaped wood box with printed red label glued inside lid; black paint residue inside base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joseph Anderson Sowdon
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
