Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Date:
1916-1922
Object Number:
1954.164
Medium:
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paperweight/ medallion
Object Number:
2002.1.2325
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.
Description:
This white painted heavy metal paperweight is shaped like a vintage leather fire fighter's helmet. It is embossed on the rear "Gorham Fire Equip. Co/ Boston Mass".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
