Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Baptismal favors (15)
Object Number:
INV.13928a-o
Date:
1858-1866
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
largest: 6 x 1 in. ( 15.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Fifteen baptismal favors each consisting of silk ribbon with gold coin or metal tokens attached to end; ribbon printed with name and birthdate (in Spanish).
Gallery Label:
These baptismal favors are dated between 1858 and 1866. Most have a period coin attached, either a U.S. half dime or a U.S. dollar coin. A note found with the favors reads: "Alfredo Federico Coffigny, a cousin of Emily Buch, the sister of Emilie Buch (Ysabel) married Eugenie Coffigny / Alfredo died in Havana in 1901-2..."
Credit Line:
Gift of Emily Buch
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
