Collection Highlights
Group of Chicago Zouave Cadets
Date:
Object Number:
PR.049.FF.MIL.CHIZOU
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Walrus tusk
Object Number:
1943.247
Date:
1900-1925
Medium:
Ivory, pigment
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 17 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 44.8 x 2.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: scrolls flanking eagle: "UNITED WE STAND / DIVIDED WE FELL"
Description:
Walrus tusk engraved and blackened and polychromed with male portrait; eagle, shield, flags, scrolls, and stars; male figure holding an anchor; hole bored through tip.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
