Bituminous Coal Memento

Name/Title

Bituminous Coal Memento

Entry/Object ID

MW.0112

Description

Piece of bituminous coal with several words and initialisms painted on the surface.

Context

Unknown context. The green paint color is a close match to Marshall University's official school colors, and Barkey taught at Marshall University College of Graduate Studies.

Collection

Fred Barkey Collection, Modern Protest

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Fred Barkey, Sandra Barkey

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

multiple surface areas/sides

Transcription

STRIKE MLBA 1865 M.M.

Material/Technique

Painted

Material

Coal

Location

Location

Box

MW.B

Shelf

Unit E: Shelf 2

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Moved By

Shaun Slifer

Date

February 13, 2024

General Notes

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

This object needs more context.