Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Microscope in case
Object Number:
1932.148
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall (microscope): 6 x 2 1/4 in. (15.2 x 5.7 cm)
Case: 2 1/4 x 6 5/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 5.7 x 16.8 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Brass microscope with side arm lens in wooden case with hinged lid; with two spare lenses, brass tweezers, and five glass slides.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this microscope was used by the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Sydney H. Carney, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
