Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
Date:
1860
Object Number:
1939.390
Medium:
Brown patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge: Union host N.S.F.D. 8
Object Number:
INV.12066
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 in. ( 5.7 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
inscribed at back: "C.G. BRAXMAR CO./ 10/ MAIDEN LANE/ N.Y."
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with three-point wings on sides and bottom and eagle at top; inscribed in banners at top and bottom "UNION HOSE/ 8/ N.S.F.D./ L.R."; images of crossed ladders and fire hydrant in side wings with letters "F./ D."
Gallery Label:
This badge formerly belonged to Alexander "Sandy" Campbell.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
