Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder straps (pair)
Object Number:
INV.10886ab
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Wool, metal, leather
Dimensions:
overall (each): 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 4 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 4.1 x 10.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse, center of each: "WM.H.HORSTMANN COMPANY / PHILADELPHIA"
Description:
Pair of Naval shoulder straps; metal thread embroidered fouled anchor at the center against black wool felt and border around the edges; reverse lined with with metal hooks at each corner.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
