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
Spoon
Object Number:
Z.110
Date:
ca. 1750-1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 1 in. ( 17.8 x 2.5 cm )
Inscriptions:
engraved: on stem: "INRI"
Description:
Ecclestical wrought iron spoon with circular bowl; stem had rolled end with pierced heart-shape and stippled decoration.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
