Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Engine plate: VIGILANT
Object Number:
INV.8807
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 9 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on obverse: "VIGILANT."
Description:
Cast brass name plate from a fire engine; six-sided oblong with scalloped edges; "VIGILANT" engraved on obverse.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
