Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
NYCPD service stripe
Object Number:
INV.7489
Date:
1935-1945
Medium:
Wool, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 11 x 1/2 in. ( 0.3 x 27.9 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Yellow felt stripe edged with black silk stitching.
Gallery Label:
This stripe was worn on the cuff of a New York City mounted policeman's jacket sleeve, and indicated five or more years' service.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson, 1946
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
