Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Stamps (7)
Object Number:
INV.4671a-g
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each approx.: 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "A FRIEND IN NEED / IS / A / FRIEND / INDEED"
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "GOVERN / THY / MIND"
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "MUCH / ADO / ABOUT / NOTHING"
intaglio (inverted): on stamp face: "I WILL S
Description:
Collection of seven hexagonal, colorless glass stamps with various phrases, such as "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING," "GOVERN THY MIND," and "I WILL SPEAK A WORD FOR U," on stamp faces.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
