Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket watch
Object Number:
INV.12041
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Metal, ceramic, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 x 13 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 x 34.6 cm )
Description:
Metal (possibly gold) open-face pocket watch, with chain on swivel catch at stirrup; white ceramic face has black arabic numeral hour markings, minutes marked around outer edge in red arabic numerals, hour and minute hand at center of face, second time keeper at bottom center; ribbed knob at the top with oval stirrup; chain has double links.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
