Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bootjack
Object Number:
1938.215
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 8.3 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden bootjack composed of a rectangular board with an arched opening and attached to a small wooden elevation block.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
