Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Gauntlets (2)
Object Number:
1945.42ab
Date:
1897
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
largest: 13 x 7 1/2 in. ( 33 x 19 cm )
Marks:
printed: gauntlet interiors at wrist: "EDMOND R. LYON./CONTRACT AUG. 13th 1897"
Description:
Leather pair of gauntlets; buff leather with three stitched bars below fingers and wavy line encircling rectangle with slanted sides stitched at flaring wrist; printed mark inside gauntlets at wrist.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records, these gauntlets were worn by Astor Battery member George Wettlaufer during the Philippines Campaign.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. George Wettlaufer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
