Collection Highlights
Journael Gehouden opt’ schip den gulden Bever en tschip den gulden Otter van de Manathans naer Patria Ende Wedrom naer de Manathans (Journal kept aboard the Ship the Golden Beaver and the Ship the Golden Otter from the Manhattans to Patria and the return)
Date:
October 1660- June 1663
Object Number:
MSS.Ships.Journals.1600
Medium:
Ink on paper
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Seal impressions (2) in box
Object Number:
INV.4048a-d
Date:
1850-1895
Medium:
Wood, wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 6 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on obverse of "a": "COMMON PLEAS OF NEW YORK."
Description:
Two circular red wax seal impressions with paper backing in circular wooden box; larger impression (a) with shield surmounted by a bird with outstretched wings and inscription in relief; smaller impression (b) with same emblem, but without inscription.
Gallery Label:
This seal was that of the New York Court of Common Pleas, a state court in New York City that was established in 1686 and lasted until 1895.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
