Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Luce Center
Firefighters' presentation shield: 21
Object Number:
INV.12323
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 3/4 x 21 x 1 in. ( 78.1 x 53.3 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather firefighters' presentation shield; "HUDSON" in applied, gold painted leather lettering above large "21" cut out and backed with gold painted leather with decorative stitching at top; "UN[D?]INE" in applied, gold painted lettering at center; large "52" cut out and backed with gold painted leather with decorative stitching at bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
