Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Luce Center
Firemark
Object Number:
INV.8816
Date:
1805-1810
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 5/8 x 9 x 1 1/4 in. ( 32.1 x 22.9 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Oval cast iron firemark with relief image of tree with leaves, and hole at top and bottom.
Gallery Label:
This fire mark was made for the Mutual Assistance Company of Philadelphia (See Publications).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
