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
Pocket mirror
Object Number:
INV.2759g
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 7 x 4.4 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
printed: across bottom: "USE / MENNE'S / VIOLET TALCUM / TOILET POWDER / ADMITTED TO BE THE / BEST"
Description:
Vertical oval advertisement mirror with glass mirror on one side and advertisement on the other side with purple pansies overall, a small medallion portrait of a man on the bottom right side, inscription across bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
