Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket mirror
Object Number:
INV.2759m
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Metal, glass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 0.3 x 4.8 cm )
Marks:
printed: throughout advertisement side: "WILLIAMS' SUCCESS / PREPARED / BUCKWHEAT / FOR BEST CAKES / ALL CROCER'S SELL IT"
Description:
Round advertisement pocket mirror with glass mirror on one side and advertisement on the other side, slogan throughout.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
