Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pin: Port Authority Police
Object Number:
2003.97.42
Date:
2001-2003
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 × 1 1/4 × 1/4 in. (3.8 × 3.2 × 0.6 cm)
Description:
Enameled metal pin, in the shape of a shield with an American flag, the numbers 9 /11 protruding from bottom; center shield enameled in blue with brass text "PORT AUTHORITY / POLICE / NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY" at center the seal of New York, still in original packaging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Irwin Silver
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
