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Elisha Kent Kane, M.D. (1820-1857)
1858
1859.1
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Milestone
Title
Milestone
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 )
Description
Rectangular marble milestone with rounded top and chiseled inscription: 16/Miles/to/N. York."
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Leonard H. Davidow
Object Number
1960.80
Marks
chiseled: 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.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
