Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cigar case
Object Number:
1941.459ab
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 12.1 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the top: "L C M" in script
engraved: on the reverse: "J. H. T./ T. J. Pottinger/ to/ Wm. Arnold" in script over, "to/ John Hall" in block letters
engraved: engraved on the front of the cover: the motto, "SOLA VIRTUS INVICTA" in roman letter
Description:
Seamed silver cigar case; oval body with straight sides, a long bezel, and a domed cover; engraved and wheel turned horizontal stripes all around the body and cover; engraved on the top, "L C M" in script; engraved on the front of the cover, the motto, "SOLA VIRTUS INVICTA" in roman letters around a crowned lion's head erased over a crown; on the body, "George Zabriskie/ Gratitude/ R. M. G." in script; on the reverse, "J. H. T./ T. J. Pottinger/ to/ Wm. Arnold" in script over, "to/ John Hall" in block letters; no maker's marks.
Gallery Label:
Gift to former N-YHS president George Zabriskie. Context of gift currently unknown. (MT 4/2/2013)
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
