Collection Highlights
Common Sense
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.Y1776.Paine.com
Medium:
Pamphlet, paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Letter opener
Object Number:
2002.1.3094
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
5 x 1 1/4 in.
Description:
A silver gray metal letter opener given as a souvenir on a train. It is embossed on the handle "Chicago/ Milwaukee/ and St. Paul/ Railway", on a red background with a raised leafy border. Engraved on the blade "The Pioneer Limited", with red highlighting.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
