NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
In early 2017, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Collection Highlights
Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Insignia
Object Number:
2002.1.4397
Date:
1860-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
2 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 3/8 in.
Description:
A metal military insignia stickpin in the shape of an elaborate silver sword with a spirally carved gold closed loop pommel and copper colored oval hand guard. Probably a pre-1900 cavalry insignia.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
