Collection Highlights
Great Attraction at the Masonic Hall...Joice Heth
Date:
1835
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1835.49
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Luce Center
Badge on block in envelope: President...
Object Number:
1943.402
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with central image of fire helmet, ladder, horn and axe encircled by inscription in blue enamel "EXEMPT FIREMENS ASSN/ 23RD WARD N.Y. CITY"; eagle perched at top with scroll inscribed "PRESIDENT."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
