Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Trade Sign
Object Number:
2002.1.2180
Date:
1871
Medium:
Wood, metal, glass
Dimensions:
22 1/2 x 28 1/4 x 1 in.
Description:
A mirrored sign printed on the front with a photolithograph of a classical marble statue of a woman with a sceptor holding a round shield protectively over the heads of a woman and naked child. The sign reads in white "The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States/ New-York" with a white border. In a black and brown wood frame with gold trim. Formerly F-8.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
