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 mounted: 281 M.F.D., 1
Object Number:
INV.10874
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Elongated eight-sided brass badge with central image of fire wagon; inscribed "281/ M.F.D./ 1"; rope border around edge.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
