Collection Highlights
Map of the Borough of Manhattan of the City of New York, showing relation between the distribution of foreign stock and negro population with the dissemination of communist and socialist propaganda during the summer of 1932
Date:
1932
Object Number:
LIB.NS11.M14.1.20
Medium:
black and color ink on paper, backed with cloth
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Cigar case
Object Number:
INV.14204
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in. ( 12.4 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: reverse: "STERLING/ 92" below a lion passant, an anchor and a gothic "G"
Description:
Cast silver cigar case in the shape of two cigars tied together; body hinged along the side; body repoussé chased and engraved to mimic the appearance of cigars; ties applied around the top and the bottom of the case; gilt interior; maker's mark on the reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock, 1959
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
