Collection Highlights
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Date:
ca. 1906
Object Number:
PR.042.2
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Seal impression
Object Number:
INV.4220
Date:
1870-1919
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 x 1/8 in. ( 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on obverse of paper: "Wm. W. Astor"
in relief: around edge of seal impression: "PER ASPERA AD ASTERA"
postmark: on obverse of paper: ". . . / 6 A / N. Y."
Description:
Red wax wafer with circular seal impression, affixed to rectangular piece of paper cut from the back of an envelope; obverse of paper with postmark and handwritten inscription.
Gallery Label:
William W. Astor (1848-1919) was the son of John Jacob Astor (1822-1890). William Astor moved to England in 1890 and resided there for the remainder of his life.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
