Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baton
Object Number:
2002.1.1530
Date:
1889
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
16 x 1 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
This wood baton has an elaborate metal cut-out encircling the center. It reads "1789/ Centennia[l] Marshal/ 1889" with a plaque that reads "Civic and Industrial Parade/ May 1, 1889/ Nathaniel McKay/ Division", surrounded by flourishes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
