Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
Date:
1860
Object Number:
1939.390
Medium:
Brown patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coin: Sing Sing Prison, one
Object Number:
1943.305
Date:
1900-1943
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Coin; metal; obverse "SING SING / One / PRISON" reverse "DO GOOD / MWL / MAKE GOOD"
Gallery Label:
Sing-Sing Prison issued its own currency to be used by inmates, including coins and bills.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
