Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Luce Center
Tobacco pipe
Object Number:
1940.937
Date:
1861-1862
Medium:
Clay
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 7.6 x 5.7 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Black clay pipe with short, bulbous stem and bowl in the form of a man's face, and lip in the form of a Zouave soldier's fez cap.
Gallery Label:
This pipe was made by Private Edward Hoffman of the 5th NY Infantry (Duryee's Zouaves) during the winter of 1861-1862, when the regiment was stationed at Fort Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mary M. Bradley
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
