Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
U.S. Merchant token
Object Number:
Z.3114
Date:
1850-1853
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Token; metal; depiction of ships at sea on both sides; obverse "DOREMUS & NIXON / 21 PARK PLACE. N-YORK." reverse "DRY GOODS & UPHOLSTERY / FOR SHIPS & STEAMERS"
Gallery Label:
The three-masted steamer die is unique to Doremus & Nixon.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
