Collection Highlights
Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 6
Object Number:
INV.9085
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 3 x 2 1/4 in. ( 19.7 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "6" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "AMERICUS" painted above and "[J?]V.R." painted below.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
