Collection Highlights
Totius Neobelgii Nova Et Accuratissima Tabula
Date:
After 1674
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.28
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Luce Center
Saint Nicholas Society Ribbon Pin
Object Number:
INV.8318
Date:
1892
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 10.8 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
printed at back of ribbon: "RADFORD MAKER/ 28 JOHN ST., N.Y."
Description:
Orange silk ribbon printed in silver with "SAINT NICHOLAS/ Society/ COLUMBIAN/ CELEBRATION/ Naval Parade/ 1492-1892"
Gallery Label:
The Saint Nicholas Society was established in 1835 by Washington Irving, to promote the preservation of the remembrace of the first Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam. Saint Nicholas was the patron saint of the Dutch. The society met for a grand ceremonial banquet once a year in December. This ribbon commemorates the 400 year anniversary celebration of Columbus's discovery of America.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
