Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Luce Center
Section of water pipe
Object Number:
INV.282
Date:
1770-1800
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 136 x 13 in. ( 345.4 x 33 cm )
Description:
Section of wooden water pipe made by boring a hole through the center of a log; pipe is pointed at one end and has a cavity at the other so as to fit together with other pipes.
Gallery Label:
An attached exhibit label reads "Gift of the President of The Borough of Manhattan, July 8, 1949"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
