Collection Highlights
Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pipe and case
Object Number:
INV.7760
Date:
ca. 1825-1890
Medium:
Ivory, amber, silver; case: leather, textile and brass
Dimensions:
Case: 2 3/8 x 14 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 6 x 35.9 x 4.4 cm )
Overall (pipe): 3 x 13 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. (7.6 x 34 x 3.5 cm)
Marks:
engraved: on silver band: "F. L. to E.G. P[or S]"
Description:
White pipe bowl of an unknown material with ivory stem, two silver bands, and an amber ferrule; pipe held within leather leather covered case with purple textile lining. Case inscribed "FL to EGL".
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
