Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 1
Object Number:
INV.9077
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 5 x 2 1/2 in. ( 19.7 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm )
Marks:
painted: on reverse: "June 21, 1923"
Description:
Gold painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "1" cut out at center and backed with black leather, with trumpet painted above.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
