Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pillbox
Object Number:
Z.1955ab
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Metal, enamel, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 4.8 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Metal enameled pillbox with a blue base hinged to a white lid decorated with grapes, a pear and foliage; edges trimmed with metal; interior enameled white with a glass mirror in the lid.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
