Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fireman's leather belt sleeve
Object Number:
INV.8962
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 8.3 x 6.7 x 1 cm )
Description:
Leather belt sleeve in pale brown with shield-shaped recessed medallion on the front with the number "4" in relief; hand-stitched closed at the back, and with maching-sewn red binding around the outer edges.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
