Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Magnification tools
Object Number:
Z.3131a-h
Date:
1800-1875
Medium:
Bone, glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 4.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Tubular bone case that unscrews into 6 pieces with distorting and magnifying lenses.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
