Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
Date:
ca. 1780
Object Number:
1954.148
Medium:
Oak, leather, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tin cylinder with door
Object Number:
INV.9156
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 29.8 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Tall, narrow sheet metal cylinder, open at bottom; top closed; but pierced at center and with cylindrical cover perforated at base; hinged door on side; pierced with connecting horizontal and vertical lines on other side; metal bands lodged in opening; perforated metal strip inside.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
