Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Coffin plate
Object Number:
INV.6562.10
Date:
1820
Medium:
Metal (probably nickel silver)
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 10.5 x 7 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on coffin plate: "Clarence Horn/DIED 4TH. MAY 1820/Aged 1 Month 23 Days"
Description:
Rectangular, slightly curved metal (probably nickel silver) coffin plate with rounded corners, with engraved inscription reading "Clarence Horn DIED 4TH. MAY 1820 Aged 1 Month 23 Days"; four holes punched at each side of plate to fasten plate to surface.
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.
