Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Telescope
Object Number:
1950.358
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Brass, wood, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 19 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 49.5 x 6.4 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on side of inner cylinder: "C. PARKE + London"
Description:
Hand-held telescope with brass and wood casing.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this telescope was used by Captain Henry B. Brevoort.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
