Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Luce Center
Pen wipe/ tobacco
Object Number:
2002.1.2676
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Cloth
Dimensions:
5 1/8 x 3 in.
Description:
A bright cotton felt cloth pen wipe, printed to resemble a geometrically patterned Persian rug with a pink central field with yellow and green cubic designs surrounded by a blue and green frame with a dark pink border and fringe. Given as a premium by cigar stores and manufacturers for blotting the ink from a nib pen.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
