Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Purse
Object Number:
Z.1279
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Linen, glass, metal, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Multi-colored beadwork purse (coin
purse) on linen ground, slightly curved metal snap fastener, rounded bottom; one side has geometric designs across top and a butterfly on the bottom, reverse has colored stripes throughout, remnants of silk lining inside at opening.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
