Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Luce Center
Islamic symbol on spike
Object Number:
Z.925
Date:
1880-1925
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 5 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 45.7 x 13.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Metal spike with Islamic moon and star symbol mounted on top of hatchet with arabic writing and decoration in low relief.
Gallery Label:
According to a note written on the paper wrapper in which this and other objects were found, it is a relic collected by Herbert D. Halsey, and was donated in 1941.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
