Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
Date:
1805
Object Number:
1867.306
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tinder box
Object Number:
1946.110a-i
Date:
20th century
Medium:
Sheet brass, lacquer
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 12.1 cm )
Part (iron striking metal): 2 7/8 x 1 x 3/8 in. (7.3 x 2.5 x 1 cm)
Description:
Round hammered copper box with flat circular base and rolled edge with molded inset lid with rolled rim and brass urn with acorn top finial; contents include six pieces of flint, one iron striking metal with two finger loops.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Marguerite Weidenman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
