Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Insignia
Object Number:
2002.1.4399
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
2 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in.
Description:
A metal military insignia stickpin in the shape of an elaborate gold short sword with a spirally curved carved pommel highlighted with red, white and blue enamel to resemble jewels. Probably a pre-1900 cavalry officer's insignia.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
