Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulet
Object Number:
1947.433
Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Textile, metal
Dimensions:
Overall (flat): 8 3/4 x 5 x 1/2 in. (22.2 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm)
Description:
Epaulet with gold textile strap with straight sides and triangular tab end with buttonhole, small sequin-covered crescent, and gold fringe with lengths of 1/4 inch bullion mixed with finer strands.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this epaulet was worn by Alexander Clinton (1765-1787) while serving as an aide to his uncle, Governor George Clinton of New York, during the latter part of the Revolutionary War.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles Kenneth Clinton
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
