NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
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
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Luce Center
Trade sign
Object Number:
2002.1.3701
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
18 x 6 1/8 x 1/8 in.
Description:
A cardboard sign, painted silver with a rough sandy texture and printed with a black banner with red ends and the words in silver and black "Smoke/ Nickel King/ Cigars".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
