Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
Date:
1740-1770
Object Number:
1890.3
Medium:
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Seal impression
Object Number:
INV.4208
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 4.4 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on surface of wax: "AMERICAN INSTITUTE / OF / THE CITY / . . . / NEW YORK"
Description:
Red wax wafer with circular seal impression, affixed to paper backing.
Bibliography:
Harkness, Andrew. "The American Institute - Catalyst for the American Greatness." TAMS (Token and Medal Society) Journal 29, no. 4 (August 1989): 123-135.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
