Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cloak pins (pair)
Object Number:
1941.932a
Date:
1790-1810
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/8 in. ( 7.6 x 5.4 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on face of knobs: "GENERAL WASHINGTON"
Description:
One of a pair of brass mirror knobs with circular faces; each with stamped image of bust of George Washington, with "GENERAL WASHINGTON" above; turned post with threaded screw at end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
