Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
1740-1770
1890.3
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Burnishing tool
Object name
Burnishing tool
Date
1800-1899
Medium
Wood, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 3/4 in. ( 12.7 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Wooden burnishing tool composed of a tapering cylindrical body with a narrow point; body opens to reveal hollow interior and iron weighted lid.
Object Number
Z.195
Marks
written: collector's label affixed to body: "389"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
