Collection Highlights
The Indian: The Dying Chief Contemplating the Progress of Civilization
1856
1875.4
White marble and wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box/ Candy
Object name
Box/ Candy
Date
1906-1930
Medium
Paper
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 1 x 1/4 in.
Description
This small rectangular box is white with gold trim and red and blue print that reads "Listerated Pepsin Gum/ Germ Proof/ The Common Sense Gum Co. Newport in Rhode Island". On the sides, "Charms The Chewer" and "Prevention Is Better Than Cure". The back describes the health benefits of the product. See 2002.1.1005.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1006
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
