Collection Highlights
Ye book of copperheads
Date:
1863
Object Number:
LIB.XS.E647.L52.1863
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: II
Object Number:
INV.9059
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 in. ( 19.7 x 10.8 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; banner shape cut out at top and backed with red painted leather with applied leather inscription (of which only one letter, "N," remains); "2" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
