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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Luce Center
Hooks (2)
Object Number:
INV.12022kl
Date:
1914-1918
Medium:
Steel, wood, brass
Dimensions:
largest: 6 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. ( 15.6 x 10.5 cm )
Description:
Steel, wood, and brass hooks; roughly L-shaped steel hook fastened to cylindrical red wooden handle.
Gallery Label:
According to an attached label, these hooks were used by Major John H. Marsching during World War I.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John H. Marsching, 1948
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
