Collection Highlights
Batter pitcher
Date:
1798
Object Number:
1937.587
Medium:
Stoneware, cobalt oxide
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The Holland Society of New York Commemorative Anniversary Medal
Object Number:
1915.3
Date:
1915
Medium:
bronze, gold finish
Dimensions:
3 inch diameter
Description:
gold medal, with center image of a Native American and sailor, crest of windmills, barrels, and a bever, crown on top, stating 1669 with banner: SIGILLUM, CIVITATIS, NOVI, EBORACI, outward text: COMMEMORATING THE 250 ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING F OTHE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, 1665; obverse: crest with insignia, banner text: SIGILLUM AMSTELLO DAMENSIS IN NOVO BELGIO, outward text: TER HERINNERING AAN DEN 300 JAARDAG DER NEDERLANDSCHE VESTIGING OP MANHATTAS 1613, issued by the Holland Society of New York, 1915; rests in box with light velvet lining, red, white, and blue strap "The Holland Society of New York", mauve box with note
Credit Line:
Presented by The Holland Society of New York, April 13, 1916
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
