Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln
Date:
April, 1865
Object Number:
PR.011.10
Medium:
Albumen print, carte-de-visite photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Political ribbon
Object Number:
INV.2071
Date:
ca. 1870
Medium:
Silk, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. ( 8.9 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Tammany Hall badge consisting of ornate gilt metal pin-back bar inscribed "MARCY"; with attached woven American flag ribbon with circular medallion suspended below, bearing Marcy's photographic portrait at center, surrounded by inscription "TAMMANY HALL/23RD ASSM.DIST."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
