Collection Highlights
President Lincoln at Home, Reading the scriptures to his son and wife
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.52
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Splicing pin
Object Number:
INV.173
Date:
1780-1900
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 11.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Tapering steel pin with ball finial.
Gallery Label:
This splicing pin was probably used to make rope.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
