Collection Highlights
Ledger, 1678-1684
Date:
1678-1684
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Clopper.Ledger.1678
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hotel key
Object Number:
INV.7459b
Date:
1897-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/4 in. ( 17.5 x 3.5 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on key: "873" and "The Waldord-Astoria / NEW YORK"
in relief: on tag: "W-A" and "THE WALDORF-ASTORIA / NEW YORK / D'S'N PATD"
Description:
Hotel key with "873" impressed on one side of top and "The Waldorf-Astoria / NEW YORK" impressed on the other; attached with length of chain to roughly circular medallion with crown, wreath, and initials "W-A" in relief on one side and crown, shield held by two female figures, and inscription "THE WALDORF-ASTORIA / NEW YORK" on the other.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
