Collection Highlights
Map of the Borough of Manhattan of the City of New York, showing relation between the distribution of foreign stock and negro population with the dissemination of communist and socialist propaganda during the summer of 1932
Date:
1932
Object Number:
LIB.NS11.M14.1.20
Medium:
black and color ink on paper, backed with cloth
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Epaulets (pair) with storage box
Object Number:
1956.168ab,f
Date:
1855-1870
Medium:
Metal, textile, paint
Dimensions:
Each (epaulet): 4 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (11.4 x 19.7 x 14.3 cm)
Case: 5 1/4 x 10 x 7 1/4 in. ( 13.3 x 25.4 x 18.4 c
Marks:
stamped: on fasteners: "LEFT" and "RIGHT"
Description:
Pair of first lieutenant's epaulets; rigid, gold lace-covered strap with one silver embroidered bar and gilded metal button embossed with shield-breasted eagle; gilded brass crescent surrounding circular bright spot, marking location of missing insignia; three layers of gold bullion fringe, the outermost measuring approximately 3 1/4 inches in length and 1/4 inch in diameter; padded red velvet lining and brass strap fastener; in oval black painted storage box with hinged lid with flat top and wire handle; oval interior compartment with hinged lid centered at bottom of box.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, these epaulets were worn by Francis Frost Miller (1847-1892), who served with the 5th Regiment, National Guard New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Keppler
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
