Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Name stencil
Object Number:
Z.920
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 7.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular sheet metal stencil with "G.A. Halsey" cut in gothic lettering.
Gallery Label:
According to a note written on the paper wrapper in which this and other objects were found, it is a relic collected by Herbert D. Halsey, and was donated in 1941.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
