Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Snuffbox with lid
Object Number:
1931.30ab
Date:
ca. 1812-1820
Medium:
Papier-mâché
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 4 in. ( 2.2 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
painted: inscription on inside of lid: "City Hall"; on inside of box: "12.X"
Description:
Circular papier-mâché snuffbox with painted depiction of City Hall, New York on lid.
Gallery Label:
The New York City Hall building at Broadway and Park Row was designed by John McComb Jr. and Joseph François Mangin, and was completed in 1812.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Thomas Hunt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
