Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Needle case
Object Number:
INV.9797ab
Date:
late 18th-mid 19th Century
Medium:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 9.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical ivory needlecase with carved spiral design on the case and a screw-on groved and peirced lid with two painted blue striped bands with a row of yellow dots ringed in smaller orange dots. The original finial decorations is now missing.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
