Collection Highlights
Contraband Camp -- Harper's Ferry, VA
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.065.815.7
Medium:
Stereograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge: Volunteer Firemens Assoc. 2037
Object Number:
INV.12059
Date:
1890-1915
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with central grouping of fire helmet, horns, ladder and axes encircled by inscription "VOLUNTEER FIREMENS ASSOCIATION/ N.Y. CITY" with "2037" below within decorative trim; eagle perched at top over elongated Ionic column capital flanked by foliate details.
Gallery Label:
This badge was bought at the Stamp and Coin exchange at 65 Nassau St. in March of 1915.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles G. Moller
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
