Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pipe w/chains
Object Number:
INV.8565
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Wood, horn, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 13.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Pipe with L-shaped wooden bowl with sheet metal lid and applied metal decoration consisting of oval with cross encircled by wreath; stem has alternating segments of horn and sheet metal; horn mouth piece with carved disks; chain attaches stem to mouth piece.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
