Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Charm
Object Number:
INV.12673.11
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Silver charm in the form of a barrel-shaped child's educational toy / game, with 4 rotating cylinders side by side, with letters of the alphabet stamped around them, with pincer style finding.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Harper (Constance Schermerhorn) Skillin, 1956
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
