Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuff box w/lid
Object Number:
1931.39ab
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Wood, bronze, gold, tortoise shell, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1.9 x 4.8 cm )
Marks:
carved: in relief, surrounding portrait: "NAPOLEON/EMPEREUR"
Description:
Circular wooden snuffbox lined with tortoise shell, with gilded bronze medallion under glass depicting profile of Napoleon in relief.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
