Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulet box
Object Number:
INV.5786
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 5 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 17.5 x 14.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on brass plate, top: "RIDABOCK 1 CT/- 1 · 12 -/FOURTH AVE/NEW YORK"
written: on round paper sticker affixed to lid: "CAPT./DE KAY"
Description:
Metal box painted black with hinges and front catch; oval plate on top with inscription; interior with one horizontal divider.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
