Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Luce Center
Masonic "Penny"
Object Number:
INV.5407
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 9/16 in. ( 4 cm )
Marks:
inscription: reverse, below right: "R.STOLL. N.Y."
Description:
Struck bronze medal with obverse showing seated human figure in animal skin against a backgound of mountains and sailing ship; stars, rays of light, compasses, and angle at right, all surrounded by decorative border in the form of chain; legend above field: "KANE LODGE"; inscription below: "F.&A.M./No.454/N.Y./A.L.5858." Reverse shows inscription "MEMBER" surrounded by laurel wreath and legend around border outside field: "MEETINGS 1st 3rd & 5th TUESDAYS"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
