Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Flag Handkerchief
Object Number:
INV.3155
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. ( 21.6 x 33.7 cm )
Marks:
printed: on border: "BELGIUM/ SERBIA/ PORTUGAL/ CZECHOSLOVAK/ MONTENEGRO/ POLAND/ LIBERIA/ BRAZIL/ GUATAMALA/ CUBA/ HONDURAS/ HAYTI/ NICARAGUA/ PANAMA/ GREECE/ SIAM/ JAPAN/ CHINA"
Description:
Silk printed handkerchief with a central image of the Statue of Liberty in front of a globe, between doves carring banners inscribed, "PEACE/ ON/ EARTH" and "GOODWILL/ TOWARD/ MEN"; border of international flags.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
