Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulet: w/ eagle and wreath two piece buckle, 1852
Object Number:
INV.8368
Date:
1910-1940
Medium:
Leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 x 1 1/4 in. ( 106.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Leather and brass sword belt; black leather with circular brass buckle at right end that fastens to slot on left; two scabbard slings suspended from brass rings on belt; wreathed design on slot and eagle grasping anchor stamped in center of buckle, encircled by thirteen stars and a roped border.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
