Collection Highlights
Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
Date:
1950
Object Number:
1956.7
Medium:
Oil on paper laid on board
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ring
Object Number:
1934.111
Date:
1861
Medium:
Gold, amethyst
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 in. (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Inscriptions:
Interior of ring engraved: " A. M & C. S. Oct 12th 1861 J. H. C."
Description:
Gold signet ring set with intaglio amethyst engraved with coat of arms; shoulders of shank decorated with cast images of war implements; interior of ring inscribed.
Gallery Label:
This ring was presented to the donor's late husband, Captain John Henry Coster (1835-1895), in recognition of his valor in saving the life of A. McStetson, Quartermaster of the 11th New York State Volunteers, who was drowning. The event happened in Newport News, Va., on October 12, 1861.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Henry Coster
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
