Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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Luce Center
Club badge
Object Number:
INV.3046
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Silk, gilt and silver metallic sequins, gilt metallic bullion, cardboard, metal, twill tape
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. ( 32.4 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Club badge made of elaborate rosette of cutout cardboard embroidered with gilt and silver bullion and sequins, with raised central segment and a gilt metallic bullion tassel on either side, attached to two woven red and black silk satin ribbons with image of owl seated on half moon and inscription: "AMERICUS/CLUB/CAMDEN,/N.J." printed in gold and in silver, respectively; bottom edge of ribbons decorated with gilt metallic thread galloon with gilt and silver metallic bullion fringe; brown silk twill tape holding metal safety pin attached at top of rosette.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
