Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge: NY State Fireman Ass. 1895
Object Number:
1940.896
Date:
ca.1895
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Metal pin-back badge with top plaque inscribed "1895/ 23 D./ ANNUAL CONVENTION/ DELEGATE"; Bottom medal attached with metal ring; inscribed around border with "NEW YORK STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION/ TROY, N.Y."; central image of allegorical figures Philosphy and Truth surmount moto "ILIUM FUIT. TROJAEST."
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Harold Riker Applegate
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
