Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lantern: etched:...Martin...Capt. Z. Roosa?
Object Number:
1941.816
Date:
ca. 1871
Medium:
Brass, cotton, glass
Dimensions:
with handle down: 10 1/2 x 7 x 6 in. ( 26.7 x 17.8 x 15.2 cm )
with handle raised: 17 1/2 x 7 x 6 in. ( 44.4 x 17.8
Marks:
etched: in glass: "CAPT./Z. ROOSA/STMR/M. MARTIN"
stamped: on plaque under base: "Wm PORTER'S SONS, N.Y./PAT'D APR. 23 67/ AUG 3. 69 JUNE 18. 71"
Description:
Brass lantern with bail handle, glass shade with acorn finial, raised circular base and wire cage.
Credit Line:
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
Provenance:
The George W. Murdock Collection of Steamboat Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
