Collection Highlights
Memorial sample card
Date:
Object Number:
1947.490a
Medium:
Watercolor and hair on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shield
Object Number:
2009.33.13
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/16 x 2 1/8 x 5/16 in. (8.1 x 5.4 x 0.8 cm)
Description:
Shield, gold-colored, 2'' x 3'', with blue enamel letters. COMPTROLLERS OFFICE / STATE OF NEW YORK / DETECTIVE AGENT. State seal in center, eagle on top.
Credit Line:
Gift of John L. Williams
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
