Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Luce Center
Coffin plate
Object Number:
INV.6562.6
Date:
1824
Medium:
Metal (probably nickel silver)
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 14 x 9.8 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on coffin plate: "Andrew Hopper/died april 1824/aged 88 years."
Description:
Rectangular convex metal (probably nickel silver) coffin plate with rounded corners, with engraved inscription reading "Andrew Hopper died april 1824 aged 88 years."; four holes punched at each side of plate to fasten plate to surface.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Hopper Striker Mott, June 10, 1931
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
