Collection Highlights
The Dead at Gettysburg
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.164.4.38.GettysburgDead
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Road roller
Object Number:
1998.22
Date:
ca. 1927
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 8 x 3 in. ( 14 x 20.3 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
cast: on left and right rear fenders: "HUBER"
Description:
Cast iron toy based on steam traction road roller; body with boiler, shaft, valves, cast details covered by flat roof; back wheels with floral motif, radiating from center in front of scraper; cast star at each side of front above roller.
Gallery Label:
Hubley made several copies of machines produced by the Huber Manufacturing Company of Marion, Ohio (See Publications).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
