Collection Highlights
I Knew Him Horatio
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Horatio
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ship's cabin lamp
Object Number:
1940.280
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass, galvanized iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 7 in. ( 24.8 x 17.8 cm )
Part (base): 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Description:
Lantern with circular, pierced base with round red glass globe with circular opening at top, held by three metal arms which connect to three chains which met at a ceiling bracket; burner in base.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
