Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shoulder patch
Object Number:
1972.2ss
Date:
1940-1950
Medium:
Rayon, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
sewn: inside border: "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 1790"
Description:
Circular navy felt patch with yellow rayon crossed anchors on front; in center of anchors is a small rayon shield with horizontal blue bar above red/white stripes; shield encircled by yellow rayon border with yellow lettering inside of it.
Credit Line:
Gift of Abram J. Abeloff
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
