Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: VIII
Object Number:
INV.9111
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 17.5 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "VIII" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
