Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
Date:
ca. 1780
Object Number:
1954.148
Medium:
Oak, leather, metal
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Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.4388
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Bronze, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 x 1 7/8 in. ( 33 x 4.8 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse of badge, at bottom, stamped: "TIFFANY&CO./No4027"
Description:
Bronze die-struck five-point star-shaped uniface decoration with seal of NY National Guard surmounted by eagle at center and banderole inscribed "EXCELSIOR" beneath, surrounded by legend "FAITHFUL SERVICE/NY" and military and naval attributes; suspended from red silk grosgrain ribbon by circular attachemnt in the shape of laurel wreath bearing tablet inscribed "10 YEARS"; gilt metal closure attached at one end of ribbon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss D.C. Barck, 1959
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
