Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Puzzle
Object Number:
1944.218a-bbb
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. ( 4.4 x 20 x 15.6 cm )
Marks:
printed: on box lid: "MAP OF/THE/UNITED STATES"
Description:
Jigsaw puzzle of map of the United States housed in wooden box with sliding lid; lid has printed title and images of eagle, cannon, and mounted and foot soldiers, and is painted in red, blue, and yellow; with 52 puzzle pieces.
Gallery Label:
Separate map of U.S. in curatorial file.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
