Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Tools (8)
Object Number:
INV.287
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 5/8 in. × 12 1/2 in. × 2 in. (1.6 × 31.8 × 5.1 cm)
Overall (b): 1 × 6 1/4 in. (2.5 × 15.9 cm)
Overa
Marks:
stamped: on g: "MONK"
stamped: on f: "C. MONK"
stamped: on a: "J. HORAN/WR"
Description:
Eight metal tools with long shafts, various heads.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, these tools could have possibly been used to pick marrow from bones.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Russell Lynes
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
