Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Snuff grinder with stopper
Object Number:
INV.7587ab
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Wood, sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Wooden cylindrical snuff grinder decorated with embossed metal bands on both body and stopper; stopper has knob-shaped head and metal teeth on base.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
