Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Historical Artifacts
Ship flag paintings on wood (8)
Object Number:
Z.1437a-h
Date:
1915-1925
Medium:
Wood, paint
Dimensions:
largest: 11 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 29.8 x 14.6 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
painted: (a): "F.T.S.S. HUDSON/F. GRIFFITH/SHIP SURGEON"
painted: (b): "L. CYMRIC/F. GRIFFITH/(SUB) SHIP SURGEON"
painted: (d): "CAPTAIN/FRANCIS GREEN....APPRENTICE SEAMAN/F. GRIFFITH"
painted: (f): "USSB/SSLAKE/GEDNEY/...MATANZAS, CUBA, MAY 14 - 1920.
Description:
Group of 8 pieces of wood painted with flags symbolizing letters; 2 pieces painted with a flag for each letter of the alphabet; 6 pieces painted with specific ships' flags; 2 holes drilled through top of each board to hold string tying boards together.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Frederick Griffith
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
