Collection Highlights
The True Issue or "That's What's the Matter"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.35
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Scrimshaw
Object Number:
1943.78
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 5 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 6.7 x 14.9 x 7.3 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: in all capitals: "WASHINGTON/AT VALLEY FORGE"
Description:
Whale's tooth inscised with winter scene of soldiers within a cartouche with inscription at bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
