Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pipe bowl in case: battle scene
Object Number:
INV.8478
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Meerschaum, pewter, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 5 x 2 1/4 in. ( 9.2 x 12.7 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
incised: in pewter bands: "KP_____1923" and other illegible inscriptions
Description:
J-shaped meerschaum pipe bowl with relief scene so worn that elements are indistinguishable; pewter bands have been inlaid, possibly for repair, and engraved; hinged leather case does not fit bowl.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
