Collection Highlights
Pictorial map of New York and vicinity, showing the suburban towns, and railroad and water communications
Date:
1871
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M32.3.10.1
Medium:
Black ink on paper, backed with cloth
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ring
Object Number:
1941.47
Date:
1800-1940
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Gold ring comprising single half-hoop shank widening to channel with 9 compartments (now empty)--probably meant to contain hair--divided by beaded gold strips; shoulders etched with abstract design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Herbert D. Halsey
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
