Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
Date:
ca. 1780
Object Number:
1954.148
Medium:
Oak, leather, metal
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Zachary Taylor Rosette Badge
Object Number:
INV.2872
Date:
ca. 1848
Medium:
Silk, paper, cloth, gold bullion
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 13/16 in. ( 10.2 x 9.7 cm )
Description:
Zachary Taylor engraving in center of rosette of red, white, and blue silk ribbons trimmed with cord and gold metallic bullion; cloth backing.
Credit Line:
Presented by M.F. Savage, Febuary 6, 1923; has accompanying note stating "Union Rosette worn by the New York school children in 1861"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
