Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Salt
Object Number:
1965.741
Date:
ca. 1830-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Opalescent, pressed lead glass salt; sarcophagus shape; sides decorated with four diamonds within diamond and surrounded by foliage; four feet formed from shells (Neal, OP17).
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
