Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Door plate
Object Number:
1960.46
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Metal, silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 9 x 3 in. ( 8.9 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: " VAN VOLKENBURGH"
Description:
Curved silver plated door plate with name stamped across front, two metal prongs.
Gallery Label:
This door plate is from the house of Sylvester Van Volkenburgh on Jones Street, New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Louise Houseman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
