Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Luce Center
Candlestick
Object Number:
1933.82
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Wood, steel, copper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 11 x 2 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 27.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Steel shaft with pointed end and turned wooden handle, with attached copper saucer and V-shaped socket.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
