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
Trivet
Object Number:
2470
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 9 x 5 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 22.9 x 13.3 cm )
Marks:
hand written: in red paint on underside: "2470"
Description:
Four foot iron stand with open circular middle.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this trivet belonged to his grandfather, Samuel Jones, A.M.D.D, (1737-1811), near Philadelphia.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Irving McKesson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
