Collection Highlights
Bank of Newburgh Bank Notes
Date:
1823-1824
Object Number:
PR.221.3
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Stamp
Object Number:
1958.12
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Ivory, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 7 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved (inverted): on stamp face: "TWK"
Description:
Stamp with carved ivory handle with full-round figure of a ram standing on tall base with ornate, deeply carved floral decoration; rectangular mother of pearl stamp face with canted corners engraved with initials "TWK."
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this stamp belonged to Thomas Worthington King, grandson of Rufus King, "the framer."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Rufus King
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
