Collection Highlights
Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bone carved into hand plane
Object Number:
INV.7449
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Bone, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 5.1 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Bone carved in the form of a hand plane, with wood in hollowed center; initials "PM" at one end of obverse, Masonic compass and square symbol beneath.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
