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
Salts
Object Number:
INV.9897
Date:
1890-1892
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.8 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the base: "B" in a square. "H" in a square. "C" in a square "O" in a square. over STERLING/ 2"
Description:
Cast silver saltcellar; circular bowl-shaped body with a flat base and repoussé chased scallops around the rim; maker's mark on the base.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
