Collection Highlights
Walker's Appeal, In Four Articles
Date:
1829
Object Number:
LIB.E441.Box.W1784.W3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sash
Object Number:
1936.435
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 4 7/8 x 76 in. ( 1.9 x 12.4 x 193 cm )
Description:
Medium blue silk sash; gilt lacing cinching the center; metal bullion tassels at each end.
Gallery Label:
This sash was worn by Dr. Gabriel Grant (1826-1909), while he served as surgeon with the 2nd New Jersey Volunteers. He was later appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of Division. He received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Credit Line:
Gift of Madison Grant
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
