Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Giraffe cage (2 pieces)
Object Number:
1953.60ab
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 5 in. ( 23.5 x 23.5 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Wooden cage with arched roof, painted white, gray and green housing a carved and painted wooden giraffe.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, donor claimed this was part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus manufactured by A. Schoenhut Co. of Philadelphia.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
