Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle box
Object Number:
1945.265
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Cardboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 6.4 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Rectangular cardboard needle box with hinged cover; box covered with white paper with gold strapwork design; top of box has engraved and painted image of Jenny Lind as "Lucia"; gilded border around image.
Credit Line:
Gift of Leonidas Westervelt
Provenance:
The Jenny Lind Collection of Leonidas Westervelt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
