Collection Highlights
Important meeting of the African Civilization Society, at the Cooper Institute, Wednesday evening, March 7th, 1860, at eight o'clock
Date:
1860
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1860.48
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Seal for wax w/handle: elephant design
Object Number:
INV.8308
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on top of handle: ". . . OLINS INN / HERALDIC / OFFICE / . . . TURNSTILE"
Description:
Circular metal stamp with head of elephant in intaglio; wooden handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
