Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Historical Artifacts
Badge: Tarrytown Riverside Hose Co. No 2
Object Number:
INV.12054
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 5.7 x 4.1 cm )
Marks:
inscribed at back: "C.G. BRAXMAR CO./ 10/ MAIDEN LANE/ N. Y."
Description:
Circular metal badge with "2" at center and encircling inscription "TARRYTOWN/ RIVERSIDE HOSE CO." with "F.D." at bottom; spread eagle perched on scroll at top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
