Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
Date:
ca. 1780
Object Number:
1954.148
Medium:
Oak, leather, metal
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Seal tag/ Food
Object Number:
2002.1.959
Date:
1940-1970
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/4 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
This metal tab appears similar to a lapel button but was for tagging and sealing food packages. The seal is red and white and reads "W/ Wilson's Certified Turkey". On the reverse "Wilson & Co./ General Offices/ Chicago, Ill."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
