Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object Number:
Z.2323
Date:
1600-1800
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 in. ( 1.9 x 6.7 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
carved: one face side, center: "KK"
carved: across one narrow side: "1398(?)"
Description:
Rectangular carved wooden accessory box (missing lid) with metal pin across narrow end of opening at one end; one side depicts a coat of arms surrounded by branches of leaves crossed at the bottom; opposite side has the initials "KK" at the center surrounded by leaf swags crossed above; rope design carved on the side, "1398(?)" carved on opposite side.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
