Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Presentation shield
Object Number:
INV.161
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 7 x 2 1/4 in. ( 34.3 x 17.8 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
applied/painted: on obverse: "ZEPHYR / 61 / TO / RINGGOLD HOSE / VII"
stamped (twice): on reverse: "WILSON / MAKER / 135 BOWERY / N.Y."
Description:
White painted leather firefighters' presentation shield with red, black, and white inscriptions; "ZEPHYR" in applied, white painted leather lettering on red ground above painted image of a fire engine at top; "61" in black leather appliqué and "TO / RINGGOLD HOSE" in applied, white painted lettering at center; "VII" cut out and backed with red painted leather at bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
