Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
U.S. Merchant token
Object Number:
Z.3106e
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal, hole punched in center; depiction of Lady Liberty surrounded by a ring of stars on obverse, a bald eagle with a shield on its chest on reverse; obverse "E. LYON / 484 BROADWAY NEW YORK" reverse "MAGNETIC POWDER & PILLS FOR INSECTS & RATS"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
