Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 33
Object Number:
INV.9071
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 20.6 x 9.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Gold painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "33" 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.
