Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
Date:
1879
Object Number:
1971.104
Medium:
Oil on linen
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coffin plate
Object Number:
INV.6562.7
Date:
1836
Medium:
Metal (probably nickel silver)
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 6 x 4 1/4 in. ( 0.3 x 15.2 x 10.8 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on coffin plate: "John Hopper/Died 6th Aug 1836/Aged 70 yrs 3 mths. 6 D."
Description:
Rectangular convex metal (probably nickel silver) coffin plate with rounded corners, with very worn engraved inscription reading "John Hopper Died 6th Aug 1836 Aged 70 yrs 3 mths. 6 D."; four holes punched at each side of plate to fasten plate to surface, one torn.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Hopper Striker Mott, June 10, 1931
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
