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In early 2017, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bottle w/stopper: The Father of His Country, blue-green
Object Number:
1956.106
Date:
1920-1950
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 34.9 x 14.6 x 11.4 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on obverse and reverse: "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY"
Description:
Blue machine-made glass figured bottle with wide sloping collar, long tapered neck, and ovoid body with classicized profile of George Washington and inscription "THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY" on both obverse and reverse; stopper has rounded and elongated conical top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Harry G. Friedman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
