Collection Highlights
Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Printing blocks (2)
Object Number:
1943.387de
Date:
1891
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
each: 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1.9 x 7 x 4.1 cm )
Description:
Two wood printing blocks with metal stamps engraved with images of a tender and a crib.
Gallery Label:
According to accession records the crib model depicted in these stamps
was invented and patented by Ariette Doane Baird of Riverhead, New York, mother of donor. Patent papers, advertising matter and photographs pertaining to this model were presented at the same time.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Josephine B. Griswold
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
