Collection Highlights
At the Battle of Palo Alto
Date:
1846
Object Number:
PR.068.24
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge: New York V.F.A.
Object Number:
INV.12080
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
inscribed around edges at back: "MADE BY/ A. W. MITCHELL/ 757 B'WAY/ NEW YORK."
Description:
Metal greek cross-shaped badge with central image of fire wagon within bead border; inscribed "NEW/ YORK/ VFA"; fire helmet at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
