Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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Luce Center
Lapel stud
Object Number:
INV.2746
Date:
ca. 1896
Medium:
Metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
printed: on front of lapel stud: "HARRY HOWARD/BORN AUG/20/1822/DIED/FEB. 6 96"
written: on back of card attached to stud: "M.A. #2381/Gift of Wm. M...." (last name cut off)
Description:
Circular metal lapel stud with shank and circular backing; front of stud covered with a brown fabric and printed: "HARRY HOWARD/BORN AUG/20/1822/DIED/FEB. 6 96".
Gallery Label:
Harry Howard (1822-1896) was Chief Engineer of the New York Volunteer Fire Department from 1857 to 1860. This lapel stud was probably worn as a symbol of mourning after Howard's death in 1896.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
