Collection Highlights
Medicine Man (Blackfoot): Plate 173
Date:
1866-68
Object Number:
1872.23.173
Medium:
Graphite and black ink on prepared card
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Luce Center
Folding Rulers (2) that belonged to John Ramage
Object Number:
1947.461p1-2
Date:
1775-1795
Medium:
Wood, brass
Dimensions:
Larger (folded): 6 3/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in. (16.2 x 2.2 x 1 cm)
Marks:
incised on both rulers: numbers for measuring
incised on smaller ruler: "BELCHER BROTHERs & Co NY"; "SIZE"; "HEAD"; "HAT"
Description:
Two rulers with brass trim; one 24 inch folding ruler, one five inch ruler with central brass part that extends additional four inches from wooden end.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these rulers are part of a collection of tools belonging to miniaturist John Ramage.
Credit Line:
Gift of an Anonymous Donor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
