Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge
Object Number:
INV.7438
Date:
1889
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 5/16 in. ( 5.1 x 3.4 cm )
Description:
Metal badge in case "1889/INTER SCHOLASTIC/LAWN TENNIS"; on obverse: "Championship"; 3 tennis rackets and balls; laurel wreath. Medals worn by Gerardus Post Herride, born NYC January 23, 1873, died NYC Sept. 9, 1955, son of Elias J. and Marfarus Post Herride including 2 Senuth Regiment medals awarded to Shias J. Herrick and a medal awarded to Gerardus Post for oratory, in 1862.
Gallery Label:
Gerardus Post Herrick won the Lawn Tennis Championship in 1889.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Gerardus Post Herrick
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
