Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Thimble case
Object Number:
INV.7898ab
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Wood, ivory, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 x 1 in. ( 9.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Square wooden thimble case in the form of a lantern, set upon a circular pedestal, with circular mirrors on all four sides, ivory screw-on lid.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
