Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge
Object Number:
INV.2010
Medium:
Metal, enamel, grosgrain ribbon
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Pin-back badge composed of rectangular pin-back bar inscribed "MEXICAN 1916 EXPEDITION" between US and Mexican flags; yellow and blue vertically striped grosgrain ribbon; greek cross badge enameled in blue with gold rim, white center with crossed rifles, red central spot inscribed: "23/N.Y."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
