Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge: Vet. volunteer
Object Number:
INV.2127
Date:
1892
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 24.8 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
ribbon: printed: "VETERAN/VOLUNTEER/FIREMENS/ASSOCIATION/WASHINGTON, D.C./February 22nd/1892"
Description:
Red silk ribbon with metal pin on back; printed in gold with: "VETERAN/VOLUNTEER/FIREMENS/ASSOCIATION/WASHINGTON, D.C./February 22nd/1892"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
