NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
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Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Kitchen tool: pot stand
Object Number:
1938.217
Date:
ca. 1800-1860
Medium:
Stone, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 7 in. ( 3.8 x 28.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular stone slab with two holes in which an iron wire handle attaches to the stone.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
