Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Model: subway car for the New York City "E" Line
Object Number:
1969.47
Date:
ca. 1960
Medium:
Wood, plastic, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall (car and track): 4 1/2 x 19 7/8 x 3 3/8 in. (11.4 x 50.5 x 8.6 cm)
Marks:
printed: on paper label affixed beneath car: "IND R-1 #491. Scale- 1/4"= 1' 0"/ Built July-August 1960 by Don/ Simon for George E. Horne."
painted: in white on each side of car: "191" (2x); "JAMAICA 119"/ FULTON [illeg]/ E/ 8th AVE/ EXPRESS"
Description:
Scale model of New York City "E" line subway car made of wood painted green and black, with plastic windows; wooden track mounted on wooden platform includes third rail.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, the maker, Mr. Donald Simon, worked for the New York City Parks Department.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. George E. Horne
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
