Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Perfume bottle
Object Number:
1977.47c
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Glass, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 7/8 in. ( 5.1 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical clear glass perfume bottle which tapers towards the bottom, which is rounded, the hinged lid is silver with rinceau design around the edge, and it flips up to open.
Credit Line:
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
