Collection Highlights
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Date:
1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Moore.1
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Luce Center
Storage box for epaulets
Object Number:
INV.8270a-d
Date:
1860-1875
Medium:
Metal, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 9 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. ( 16.5 x 24.4 x 17.1 cm )
Description:
Black painted metal storage box for epaulets (a); oblong shape with rounded corners; hinged lid with flat top and small wire handle; fitted interior with rose colored velvet lining; oval compartment centered at bottom of box has removable lid (b) with a wedge-like addition on one side; black velvet patch with silver embroidered horn with number "1" (c) found in interior compartment along with an ornament with two light blue tassels and three loops of three braid attached to a white cloth-covered button (d).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
