Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ashtray w/removable basin
Object Number:
INV.7822
Date:
ca. 1930
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 6 in. ( 4.1 x 12.1 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
molded: on side of ashtray: "1835"; "1930"
molded: on reverse of base: "A/ REPLICA/ OF THE HAT/ WORN BY THE/ PRESIDENTS OF THE/ SAINT NICHOLAS SOCIETY/ SINCE THE TIME OF/ PETER GERARD STUYVESANT/ FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE/ SOCIETY AND DIRECT/ DECENDANT OF/
Description:
Cast brass ashtray in the form of a tri-corn hat with removable circular sheet brass dish for ashes; shield with two figures molded on front; inscriptions on side and reverse of base.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
