Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
One millionth dressing made by N-YHS unit of the Red
Object Number:
INV.11911
Date:
1943
Medium:
Cotton
Dimensions:
overall (in original bundle): 2 x 8 1/8 x 4 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 20.6 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Bundle of white cotton gauze tied with cotton string.
Gallery Label:
This bundle of gauze was the millionth made by the New-York Historical Society Unit of the Red Cross on March 25, 1943, in less than six months of work.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New-York Historical Society Unit of the Red Cross, 1943
Provenance:
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
