Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Miniature traffic light
Object Number:
2000.904
Date:
1930-1940
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 14.6 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Carved and fitted miniature wooden three-sided traffic light on a pole.
Gallery Label:
This miniature traffic light was made by the donor's father, Louis Wintner (1873-1969), a New York City engineer. Mr. Wintner grew up in Brooklyn, studied at the Pratt Institute and began working for General Incandescent Arc Light Company (now General Electric) around 1893. He helped design the first electric traffic light in New York. This miniature represents the intersection of Mr. Wintner's career as an engineer and his favorite hobby, woodworking.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nancy Wintner
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
