Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 23
Object Number:
INV.9096
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 17.8 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "UNIT[ED] STATES" in applied leather lettering at top; "23" cut out at center with cut out star above, both with painted leather backing.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
