Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Calipers
Object Number:
INV.5471b
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 20.3 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron calipers; upper half is flat and rectangular, with heart-shaped ornament below, which curves into rounded legs.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
