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
Trade sign
Object Number:
1933.250
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Wood, iron, gilding
Dimensions:
Overall: 28 1/2 x 3 in. ( 72.4 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Engraver's shop sign in the form of an oversized engraving tool; iron spike with curved and pointed end joined to wooden handle with iron hook at center of mushroom top; traces of gilding on wood.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
