Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Luce Center
Candle snuffer
Object Number:
INV.6554
Date:
1740-1780
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 14 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Brass scissor-shaped snuffer with trefoil upper on wick-end box and curled wire handles.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
