Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Candle mold
Object Number:
1929.76
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 31.1 x 3.5 cm )
Marks:
molded: with raised print: "FRAU STADT. IN LAECHSTAEDT. 6"
Description:
Long hollow cast pewter tube (candle mold) with one rounded end with small opening in tip and band near other end; in relief foliage with raised inscription and geometric stamp on shaft.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
