Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
Date:
ca. 1761
Object Number:
1954.179a-d
Medium:
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Nightstick w/ strap
Object Number:
1942.77
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Wood, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 x 1 3/8 in. ( 66 x 3.5 cm )
Marks:
carved: by strap at handle end: "5421"
Description:
Straight baton style nightstick with leather strap tied through holes bored at the handle end; carved identification mark between strap.
Gallery Label:
This nightstick was used by a member of the New York City Police Department.
Credit Line:
Gift of George E. Stonebridge
Provenance:
The George E. Stonebridge Collection
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
