Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Embosser
Object Number:
2002.1.1510
Date:
1890-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 7/8 x 2 x 3 1/4 in.
Description:
This heavy metal figurine of a bison is a spring-loaded paper embosser. The stamp for embossing is under the bison's front legs, press on its back to operate. The emboss reads "L.S. Graves,/ M'f'r. of/ Boot & Shoe/ Machinery/ Cor. Of Mill & Factory Sts./ Rochester, N.Y.".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
