Collection Highlights
President Lincoln at Home, Reading the scriptures to his son and wife
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.52
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Rod
Object Number:
INV.124
Date:
ca. 1800-1850
Medium:
Tiger maple
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 1 in. ( 16.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Tiger maple rod with turned tapering shaft and knob handle.
Gallery Label:
This rod was either used for sewing or in the kitchen.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
