Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
1977.31ab
Date:
1782-1820
Medium:
Oak, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 8.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on silver plaque: "THIS BOX/IS/MADE OUT OF A PIECE/OF THE/ROYAL GEORGE/SUNK 29 AUG 1782"
Description:
Circular oak box made out of piece of wood from the ship "Royal George"; circular silver plaque in center of top with engraved inscription.
Gallery Label:
This box was made out of wood from the ship "Royal George," which sunk on August 29th, 1782.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
