Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hand sleigh
Object Number:
1949.264
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, paint, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 36 x 17 1/2 x 40 in. ( 91.4 x 44.4 x 101.6 cm )
Description:
Wooden hand sleigh painted black with red stripe outlining seat, body and handle and white stripe outlining base and runners; two runners with applied metal strips; runners curve up front of sleigh to meet footboard; single raised seat with tufted green damask cushion; handle formed from two vertical members with a cross bar on top attached to rear of seat.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Anne Nicoll Wightman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
