Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Collection of broach, thimble and sewing guard
Object Number:
INV.12542
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1.6 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: bottom band: "H. T."
stamped: bottom band: "9" (or "6")
Description:
Silver topless thimble with dimpled upper two-thirds on outside, inscription band below, stamped floral garland above flanged bottom edge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Dorothy Ritterband, 1946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
