Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Tinderbox
Object Number:
INV.6365ab
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 14.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Round tin tinderbox with separate cover painted green with strap handle; cover with strap finial and ruffle edge; shows remains of green japanning; star-shaped paper stamp on bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
