Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Keg
Object Number:
1942.60
Date:
1850-1875
Medium:
Oak, wood, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. ( 19 x 17.1 cm )
Marks:
stencil: on reverse: "[?] HILL & BROTHERS [?]"
Description:
Barrel-shaped keg composed of oak staves and six wooden hoops; iron nails.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, this keg was used to hold white lead.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
