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
Nightstick
Object Number:
1947.50
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 1 5/8 in. ( 45.7 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden nightstick, straight baton with turned handle; the top of the baton is slightly rounded, the handle has three sections of ribbing and is flanged at both ends.
Gallery Label:
This nightstick belonged to James Ferris, Jr. (1795-1869), Alderman of the 6th Ward 1834-1835 and 1839-1840.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Anna G. Ferris, Miss Katherine L. Ferris and Mr. Gilbert Ferris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
