Collection Highlights
Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
Date:
1950
Object Number:
1956.7
Medium:
Oil on paper laid on board
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Thimble
Object Number:
2002.1.3058
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3/4 x 5/8 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge. Embossed "Pierce Pennant/ Gasoline and Motor Oil", with a diamond on a green painted background. One of nine miscellaneous thimbles, 2002.1.3050 through 2002.1.3058. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
