Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Engine plaque: in case of fire...
Object Number:
1944.168
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 4 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 16.2 x 11.7 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "IN CASE / OF / FIRE / GIVE THE ALARM INSTANTLY / THE NEAREST ALARM BOX IS AT / Grove and Bleecker / Streets. / DIRECTIONS FOR SENDING THE / ALARM ARE ON THE OUTSIDE / OF THE BOX."
Description:
Instructions in case of fire printed on paper affixed to rectangular wooden panel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Louise I. Corell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
