Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Toothpick holder
Object Number:
1953.608
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.7 x 7.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Yellow pressed lead glass toothpick holder in the form of a monkey head.
Gallery Label:
The name "Darwin" for this monkey head toothpick holder is thought to be a reference to Charles Darwin's theory of human evolution.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
