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
measuring device
Object Number:
1249
Date:
1750-1850
Medium:
Iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. ( 53.7 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Circular wheel wrought from iron with two spokes pinned to forked hinge, wrought shaft wood handle.
Gallery Label:
This wheel was possibly used an a measuring instrument.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
