Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Luce Center
Memorial ribbon
Object Number:
INV.10478.1
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, metal, sequins
Dimensions:
overall: 8 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.
Description:
One of a group of three similar black silk ribbons with black and white rosette at top with center star of silver sequins and metal fringe over paper; ribbon printed in silver "In Memoriam/ EXEMPT/ FIREMEN'S/ BEN. FUND/ ASSOCIATION/ 23 & 24 WARDS/ NEW YORK"; central images of fire wagon; bottom of ribbons edges with gold metal fringe. Previously mounted to cardboard b
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