Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tin/ Candy
Object Number:
2002.1.1014
Date:
1906-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
3/4 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
This tiny purple tin has white printing on it that reads "Colgan's/ Violet Chips/ The Gum That's Round" on the lid, and on the bottom "Violet Chips/ Insure / A Clean Mouth/ A Sweet Breath/ Good Digestion/ Colgan Gum Co./ Louisville, KY".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
