Collection Highlights
N Amsterdam, ou N Iork in Ameriq
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.13
Medium:
Colored engraving
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Luce Center
Conastoga wagon jack
Object Number:
1938.290
Date:
1775-1800
Medium:
Wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 58.4 x 19 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Wooden wagon jack with iron crank, ratchet, and other features; jack is tarred.
Gallery Label:
The accession record states that this wagon jack dates from 1786, but provides no information for confirmation.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
