Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Powderhorn
Object Number:
1934.68
Date:
1850-1865
Medium:
Brass, iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( 11.7 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Brass and iron powder flask; pear-shaped with cylindrical mouthpiece at top of circular collar and hinged iron lever on side; stamped on both sides with eagle grasping shield, branch, and arrows in talons, flanked by two crossed revolvers and inscription inside scroll at bottom, and by rayed background and thirteen stars at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Appleby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
