Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sesquicentennial Celebration of Capture of Major Andre
Object Number:
INV.5169
Date:
ca. 1930
Medium:
Silk, metal, plastic, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 in. ( 14.6 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Badge consisting of ornate gilt metal and plastic pin-back badge bar with inserted paper tag labelled "GUEST"; light blue silk satin ribbon suspended beneath; inscription printed in gold: "SESQUI CENTENNIAL/CELEBRATION/OF/CAPTURE OF/MAJOR/ANDRE/1780 - 1930/THE TARRYTOWNS/N. Y."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
