Collection Highlights
Memorial sample card
Date:
Object Number:
1947.490a
Medium:
Watercolor and hair on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge in case
Object Number:
1945.500
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 1 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 7.6 x 3.2 x 4.2 cm )
Description:
Scalloped edge circular metal badge suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon metal bar; "PRESIDENT/INTER-/SCHOLASTIC/ATHELTIC/ASSN/OF NEW YORK/CITY"; relief figure of Victory with laurel wreath and shield inscribed "CHAMPION".
Gallery Label:
This badge belonged to the donor's father.
Credit Line:
Gift of Col. William Roberson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
