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
Bandage roller
Object name
Bandage roller
Date
1861-1865
Medium
Wood, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 14 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 36.8 x 16.5 cm )
Description
Dark wood frame with two wooden horizontal rods and carved four-inch measure on one side; two horizontal wooden rods piercing through the frame; metal pole with handle and metal clamp.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Winslow T. Williams
Object Number
1928.81
Gallery Label
According to the donor, the bandage roller was made by Dr. G. E. Post and used during the Civil War.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
