Collection Highlights
Terms of Surrender
Date:
April 9, 1865
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Grant
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Letter set
Object Number:
Z.155
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 9.5 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Set of ornate letters cut from cardboard, in rectangular cardboard box with the letter "R" outlined on top.
Gallery Label:
It is likely that these letters were used by a sign maker.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
