Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bag
Object Number:
Z.1239.1
Date:
1920-1940
Medium:
Linen
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 28.6 x 21.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Yellow linen plain weave bag, made of one long rectangular piece of fabric folded in half at the center and stitched along the sides; buttonhole stitch runs along the sides and across the opening, there is a geometric design across the bottom, there is a chain stitched cord strung through loops at the top, to cinch the top closed.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
