Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Travel/ medallion
Object Number:
2002.1.3149
Date:
1930-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum medallion embossed on one side with a sleek stylized image of a blunt-nosed 1930's train engine below the words "New Haven Railroad". On the reverse, a cornucopia bursting with fruit crossed by the words "Compliments Of The/ Dining Service".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
