Collection Highlights
Miscegenation: the theory of the blending of the races, applied to the American white man and negro..
Date:
1864
Object Number:
LIB.E185.62.C76.1864
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Thimble/ furnace
Object Number:
2002.1.3047
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises furnaces. Embossed "Holland Furnaces/Make Warm Friends", on a red painted background. One of three thimbles from furnace makers, 2002.1.3045 through 2002.1.3047. 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.
