Collection Highlights
Major Gen'l Z. Taylor Before Monterey
Date:
1848
Object Number:
PR.068.27
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Clasp fastener
Object Number:
1942.396ab
Date:
1780-1880
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
overall (assembled): 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Circular metal hook and eye clasp fastener in two pieces which join at the center, slightly domed with tiers of floral design from the center outward, sawtooth outer edges; each half has three rings at the far edge for securing the clasp to a garment.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
