Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Desolation
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.5
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Die in box
Object Number:
INV.4661a-c
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Brass, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 in. ( 1.9 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on lid of box: "SEAL / of the / BOTANIC SOCIETY"
intaglio (inverted): on face of die: "MEDICAL SOC. OF / BOTANIC PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS"
Description:
Circular brass die with medicinal plant at center of face and inscription "MEDICAL SOC. OF BOTANIC PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS" in circular border; arrow engraved on reverse; in cylindrical wooden box.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
