Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Sealing press
Object Number:
1948.491
Date:
ca. 1884
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 27.3 x 17.5 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on seal: "MARY POWELL STEAMBOAT/ INCORPORATED/ MAY 9/1884/ HIGHLAND N.Y."
Description:
Cast iron seal press with curved erect lever, painted gold with black outlines around base and foliate motifs on lever.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Hudson River Day Line
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
