Collection Highlights
Novi Belgii Novaque Angliae Nec Non Partis Virginiae Tabula
Date:
After 1655
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.38
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: NY volunteer
Object Number:
INV.9108
Date:
1870-1920
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 20.6 x 8.9 x 7 cm )
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "NY / VOLUNTEER / EXEMPT / VETERAN / SONS / ASSOCIATION / EJC"
Description:
Black, red, and gold(?) painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet with "NY / VOLUNTEER / EXEMPT / VETERAN / SONS / ASSOCIATION / EJC" in applied lettering on recessed panels.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
