Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Historical Artifacts
Fire helmet frontpiece: Lady Washington
Object Number:
INV.8933
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 5 x 2 1/4 in. ( 19.7 x 12.7 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
painted in gold: at top of obverse: "LADY / WASHINGTON"
applied/painted leather: at center of obverse: "1"
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "1" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "LADY / WASHINGTON" painted in gold on recessed, red painted panels above.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
