Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Caster
Object Number:
1948.326d
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 2 3/8 in. ( 17.8 x 6 cm )
Description:
Lead glass caster blown in a three-part mold with concave cylindrical neck, sloping shoulders, concave body above inset lip at waist and cylindrical body below; with copper-wheel engraved decoration consisting of floral sprays and blossoms.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
