Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Stamps (2) in box
Object Number:
Z.1507.3a-d
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Wood, brass, cardboard
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 7.6 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
printed paper label: on top of one handle: "Brighter / Hours / will come."
intaglio (inverted): on face of one stamp: "BRIGHTER HOURS WILL COME"
intaglio (inverted): on face of other stamp: "SOPHIA"
stamped in red: on box lid: "MACYS" (with red star be
Description:
Two small, circular brass stamps with wooden handles; in rectangular cardboard box.
Gallery Label:
Found in box with tag labeled "Gift of W S Poor / 2 Seals & / 1880s MACYS / box."
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
