Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wig curler: dark wood
Object Number:
INV.11732
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 28.6 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Glove stretcher composed of wood joined to form Y-shape with tapering stem; spring and hinge at fork; wood covered in dark stain.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
