Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plaque
Object Number:
2002.1.394
Date:
1843-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
6 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 1/4 in.
Description:
This thin gold-colored metal plaque has a relief in the center of men looking into a safe while a fire rages in the background. Around the rim are the words "Roff & Stearns Late Rich & Co./ Salamander/ Patent 3 June 43/ Depot 146 Water St. N.Y." Probably a maker of fire-proof safes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
