Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mug
Object Number:
1964.25
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 4 1/8 in. ( 9.2 x 6.7 x 10.5 cm )
Marks:
Inscriptions: engraved upper center-front: "M. L. Satterlee." in script.
Description: Upper center-front engraved in script "M.L. Satterlee." has been related to Mary L. Catlin [or Caitlin?] Satterlee, who is believed to have been owner of mug. Mug appa
Description:
Cast and seamed silver mug; cylindrical body with molded midband and molded base band on a circular pedestal with an applied foliate heart band; applied, plain rim; cast s-scroll handle crimped in the center around a plain ring; engraved on the upper front, "M. L. Satterlee." in script; makers' marks on the base.
Gallery Label:
This mug belonged to Mary L. Catlin. The inscription was added when she married Bishop Henry Y. Satterlee of New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. V. Kingsland
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
