Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Luce Center
Gambling wheel
Object Number:
1995.2
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Wood, glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 × 66 1/4 in. (29.8 × 168.3 cm)
Description:
Gambling wheel with carved dragon heads painted silver, painted numbers and spokes around circumference; electric lights in working condition.
Gallery Label:
This gambling wheel was used at Coney Island in the early 20th century.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Provenance:
Purchased from the Smith Collection, Sotheby's, September 16, 1994.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
