Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Luce Center
Pocket watch
Object Number:
1923.37
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on back of case: "John Schuyler/1861/From/Van Renssalaer Schuyler."
Description:
Gold pocket watch; side-hinged top with gold bezel (missing glass); white enamel dial with black arabic numeral hours and minute markings; second dial in center marked with days of the month; inscription engraved on back of case.
Gallery Label:
This watch was worn by Van Rensselaer Schuyler (1773-1847), third son of General Philip Schuyler (1733-1804). It was later used by John Schuyler (1829-1895).
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Fanny Ogden
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
