Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Luce Center
Cosmetic Jar
Object Number:
2002.1.2415
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
2 1/8 x 4 in. diameter
Description:
This ceramic cosmetic jar has a black central print of Independence Hall in Phildelphia with people walking in the street and the words "Worsley's Saponaceous Shaving Compound/ Philadelphia."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
