Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ship flag paintings on wood (8)
Object Number:
Z.1438a-l
Date:
1915-1925
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
largest: 11 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 1/2 in.
Marks:
painted: (a): "SS-/INDIAN/F. GRIFFITH/3RD OFFICER"
painted: (b): "USS-/EASTERN SOLDIER/...F. GRIFFITH/CHIEF OFFICER/NOV. 1921."
painted: (c): USS-/CITY OF NEW YORK/SAMSON/F. GRIFFITH/COMMANDER"
painted: (d): USS/GATEWAY CITY/E. KNUPPEL/MASTER/F. GRIFFI
Description:
Group of 12 pieces of wood painted with flags symbolizing letters; each board painted with specific ships' flags; 2 holes drilled through top of each board to hold string tying boards together (for vertical hanging).
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Frederic Griffith
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
