Collection Highlights
Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ax head
Object name
Ax head
Date
1760-1783
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 3 5/8 in. ( 15.2 x 9.2 cm )
Description
Iron ax head.
Object Number
INV.5670.1
Gallery Label
This ax head was found in a box with other ax heads that were excavated by Reginald P. Bolton and others at Revolutionary War military camps and forts.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
