Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
Date:
1779
Object Number:
1817.13
Medium:
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Helmet
Object Number:
1950.68
Date:
1840-1865
Medium:
Brass, leather, iron, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 7.9 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: mouthpiece: "oz/2/1 3/4" body: "1 lb/4"
Description:
Brass, leather, and iron powder flask; pear-shaped brass body with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged lever on side; stitched brown leather cover.
Credit Line:
Gift of Harry L. Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
