Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Luce Center
Ribbon with paper mount
Object Number:
INV.4365.6
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/16 x 3 1/4 in. ( 18.3 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Blue silk ribbon printed in silver, gold, and red; depicts Maltese cross at center with golden shield containing masonic symbols and surmounted by medieval knight's helmet; inscription in red: "IN HOC/SIGNO/VINCES"; inscription in silver: "Clinton Commandery/No. 14./K.T./INST. JUNE. 1828/BROOKLYN/N-Y."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
