Collection Highlights
Our Indian Policy
Date:
1875
Object Number:
PR.029.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Burnishing tool
Object Number:
Z.195
Date:
1800-1899
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
written: collector's label affixed to body: "389"
Description:
Wooden burnishing tool composed of a tapering cylindrical body with a narrow point; body opens to reveal hollow interior and iron weighted lid.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
