Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plaque: presented State Insurance Fund,Award..1955.-YHS
Object Number:
1955.171
Date:
1955
Medium:
Wood, plastic, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 41.9 x 34.3 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
relief: at center of plaque: "THE STATE INSURANCE FUND / OF NEW YORK / ACCIDENT REDUCTION COMPETITION / AWARD FOR / 1955 / NO LOST TIME ACCOMPLISHEMENT"
stamped in black: near bottom of plaque: "THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY"
printed paper label: affi
Description:
Rectangular wooden plaque with shield at center with insignia and inscriptions in relief, presented to the New-York Historical Society by The State Insurance Fund of New York; insignia in plastic of silver spread eagle with circular green cross emblem over breast, against textured gold colored metal foil ground; metal chain on reverse for hanging.
Credit Line:
Gift of The State Insurance Fund of New York
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
