Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge on block in envelope: 861
Object Number:
1449
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 in. ( 5.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge inscribed "861" with intertwined letters "T/ F/ D."
Gallery Label:
The letters on this badge, "T F D," stand for "Tremont Fire Department" in the Bronx, New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles G. Moller
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
