Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Schenectady Sunday School Celebration Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.2854.1
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 14 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
White silk satin ribbon printed in black, with scalloped edges; depicts shield flanked by two females and surmounted by eagle; with banner below inscribed: "EXCELSIOR"; inscription: "SCHENECTADY/SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION./BAPTIST CHURCH./My mouth shall speak the praise/of the LORD: and let all flesh bless/his holy name for ever and ever./Psalm exlv. 21"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
