Collection Highlights
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman
Date:
ca. 1700-1725
Object Number:
1952.80
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge: President of Volunteer Firemen
Object Number:
INV.2173
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
inscribed at back: "EMIL VOLK/ N.Y."
Description:
Brass shield-shaped badge with central image of fire helmet, axe, ladder and horns; inscribed "PRESIDENT/ VET. VOL. FIREMENS/ SONS ASSN/ N.Y."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
