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
Pin
Object Number:
Z.2262
Date:
1775-1850
Medium:
Topaz, pearls, mother of pearl, metal, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Oval faceted yellow topaz in metal setting with hinged pin and hook on reverse, surrounded by seed pearls beaded to perforated mother of pearl frame, arranged in a diamond shape.
Gallery Label:
A note found with this pin identifies it as having come from the Derby family.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
