Name stencil
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 7.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Rectangular sheet metal stencil with "G.A. Halsey" cut in gothic lettering.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
Z.920
Gallery Label:
According to a note written on the paper wrapper in which this and other objects were found, it is a relic collected by Herbert D. Halsey, and was donated in 1941.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
26903
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 45 x 1 1/4 in. ( 114.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Black ribbon with machine-embroidered yellow inscription "IMPERATOR."
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
Z.917
Marks:
embroidered: "IMPERATOR"
Gallery Label:
According to a note written on the paper wrapper in which this and other objects were found, it is a relic collected by Herbert D. Halsey, and was donated in 1941.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
26896
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Twig from near North Dutch church
Classification:
Date:
1868
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 21.3 x 10.2 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Twig with inscribed tag attached.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
Z.916
Marks:
written: in ink on tag: "1868/ From tree that stood in front of North Dutch Church/ Fulton and William Sts/ New York/ From Q [G?].A.H."
Gallery Label:
According to a note written on the paper wrapper in which this and other objects were found, it is a relic collected by Herbert D. Halsey, and was donated in 1941.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
26894
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragment of British frigate "Hussar"
Classification:
Date:
1800-1820
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 9 x 3 in. ( 3.8 x 22.9 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Wood fragment; wormeaten; inscribed blue tag.
Object Number:
INV.833
Marks:
written: on tag: "Fragment/ British Frigate/ 'Hussar'"; illeg. name
Gallery Label:
According to the tag tied to the object, this fragment came from the British frigate "Hussar," which engaged in combat in the war of 1812.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
26869
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tieback
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 8.3 x 15.6 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Iron curtain tieback painted off-white.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
Z.915
Gallery Label:
According to a note written on the paper wrapper in which this and other objects were found, it is a relic collected by Herbert D. Halsey, and was donated in 1941.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
26858
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Unidentified mother of pearl backing or lid
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1940
Medium:
Mother of pearl, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3 x 2 3/8 in. ( 0.3 x 7.6 x 6 cm )
Description:
Unidentified rectangular mother of pearl lid-shaped object with sheet metal trim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
Z.914
Gallery Label:
According to a note written on the paper wrapper in which this and other objects were found, it is a relic collected by Herbert D. Halsey, and was donated in 1941.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
26857
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medal box from Erie Canal
Classification:
Date:
1825
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Circular medal box made of relic wood associated with the Erie Canal; turned two-part box with paper label in each half; label in base reads; "THIS BOX was made out of a piece of wood brought from Erie in the first Canal Boat THE SENECA CHIEF," label in lid reads; "PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK" surrounding an eagle perched on a half-globe.
Object Number:
INV.840ab
Marks:
printed: label in base reads; "THIS BOX was made out of a piece of wood brought from Erie in the first Canal Boat THE SENECA CHIEF," label in lid reads; "PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF NEW YORK" surrounding an eagle perched on a half-globe.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
26831
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Envelope containing cypress from grave of Stonewall Jackson
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca.1865
Medium:
Paper, leaves?
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Sealed white paper envelope with inscription.
Object Number:
Z.774
Marks:
handwritten: on envelope: "Cypress from grave/ of Stonewall Jackson/ 1865"
Gallery Label:
The inscription of the envelope states that it contains cypress from the grave of Stonewall Jackson.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
26682
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Piece of flag carried by the 4th New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1861
Medium:
Textile, paint, wood, glass, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 3/4 x 16 3/4 x 7/8 in. ( 34.9 x 42.5 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Oval section from the center of a flag carried by the 4th New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry in 47 Civil War battles dating from December 2, 1861, to December 24, 1864; fragment has "4th" painted in gold on a red background with gold border, and is mounted on buff-colored paper with handwritten inscription and framed.
Credit Line:
Gift of Henry R. Diedel
Object Number:
1935.135
Marks:
handwritten in ink: below mounted relic: "The Centre Piece of one of the guidons of the 4th New York Veteran Volunteer Cavalry Carried in the following Engagements / Annadale, Va Dec 2d 1861 /. . . / Gordonsville [Va] / Torberts Raid / Dec 24 [1864] / Att
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1861
eMuseum Object ID:
26681
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fragments from U.S.S. Missouri and U.S.S. Arizona
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1935-1950
Medium:
Teakwood
Description:
Two blocks of teakwood.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Edward M.Walsh
Object Number:
1972.3ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
26678
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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