Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln
Date:
April, 1865
Object Number:
PR.011.10
Medium:
Albumen print, carte-de-visite photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cab-over streamlined dump truck
Object Number:
2007.18.1.24
Date:
ca. 1920's
Medium:
Cast iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 3 x 7 3/4 in. (7.6 x 7.6 x 19.7 cm)
Description:
Cast iron cab-over streamlined dump truck finished in red and silver with six rubber tires; spring-activated dumping mechanism.
Gallery Label:
This vehicle was part of the cast iron toy collection of Henry Luce III (1925-2005).
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Provenance:
Purchased at Christie's, 3/28/90.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
