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
Edwin Booth as Hamlet
Date:
1870-1879
Object Number:
PR.104.3
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Milestone
Object Number:
1960.80
Date:
ca. 1802
Medium:
Sandstone
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 13 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. ( 101.6 x 34.3 x 16.5 cm )
Marks:
chiseled: 16/miles/to/N.York
Description:
Rectangular marble milestone with rounded top and chiseled inscription: 16/Miles/to/N. York."
Gallery Label:
This milestone originally stood on the New Boston Post Road between present Corsa and Fenton Avenues in the Bronx. It was moved a short distance around 1823 to north of East 222nd Street.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Leonard H. Davidow
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
