Collection Highlights
At the Battle of Palo Alto
Date:
1846
Object Number:
PR.068.24
Medium:
Lithograph
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
Commemorative ribbon
Object Number:
INV.4356
Date:
1848
Medium:
Silk, cloth, gauze, metallic sequins, metallic bullion
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 in. ( 21 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Funeral badge comprised of white and black silk satin rosette with floral decoration of silver metallic sequins and bullion covered with black gauze at center; two black silk satin ribbons suspended below with inscriptions printed in silver: "FUNERAL/Obsequies,/OF OFFICERS OF/FIRST REGIMENT/NEW YORK STATE/VOLUNTEERS/Under the Direction of the/MUNICIPAL/AUTHORITIES/of the/CITY OF NEW YORK/July 12, 1848.//BAXTER,/BARCLAY,/PEARSON,/GALLAGHER,/CHANDLER,/FORBES."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
