Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Trumpet (fire horn)
Object Number:
1960.77
Date:
1855
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. ( 38.7 x 15.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on side: "Jas. Irvin Murray / FOREMAN / Engine Co. No. 11 / 1855"
Description:
Mixed metal presentation trumpet with copper(?) plating; engraved inscription on one side.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, James Irvin Murray (1825-1909), father of the donor's stepmother (Mrs. William Raeburn Jenkins), was a member of the New York Volunteer Fire Department from ca. 1846.
Credit Line:
Gift of Raeburn W. Jenkins
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
