Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Ribbon
Object Number:
2002.1.4596
Date:
1869
Medium:
Ribbon
Dimensions:
10 3/4 x 3 1/2 in.
Description:
A broad beige silk ribbon topped by narrow red, blue and green ribbon folded into a starburst-like badge at the top. Printed in black with a symbol resembling a lighthouse topped by an eagle with a sunrise encircled by the words "Freedom Our Rock/ Columbian Order". The symbol is surrounded by the words "Tammany Society/ or Columbian Order/ July 4th, 1869".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
