Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
1773-1809
1867.298
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hardware/ household
Object name
Hardware/ household
Date
1900-1930
Medium
Wood, metal
Dimensions
6 3/4 x 3/8 in. diameter
Description
This bright orange wood inscribing tool has a metal clip at the end for holding a metal or graphite point. It is printed on the barrel in black " C. Silvestro/ Manuf'r of Electric and Gas Fixtures/ Remodeling, Refinishing.../ 4149 Park Ave. Cr. 176th St., New York/ Phone 1333 Tremont".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1635
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
