Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tobacco/ cigar ribbon
Object Number:
2002.1.2911
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
10 1/2 x 7/8 in.
Description:
A faded orange woven silk ribbon used as an ornamental strap for holding cigars in a cigar box printed in black with the word "Loundres", flanked by crests consisting of a lion and unicorn around a crowned circular shield.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
