Collection Highlights
The Child's Anti-Slavery Book
Date:
1859
Object Number:
LIB.E449.C5372
Medium:
Bound volume
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Household implement
Object Number:
Z.99
Date:
ca. 1750-1850
Medium:
Wood, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 22.2 x 16.5 x 7 cm )
Description:
Chip-carved wood household implement (possibly a rake) with whimsy at base of handle; six wood pegs or teeth across horizontal element; tac head stamped with star pattern.
Gallery Label:
This was possibly used as a baking implement.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
