2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Coach
ca. 1770
1911.25
Wood, iron, paint
Used By: Beekman Family

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Advertising ribbon

Advertising ribbon
Object name 
Advertising ribbon
Date 
ca. 1900
Related People 
Depicted: James K. Polk
Medium 
Silk
Dimensions 
Overall: 3 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description 
Light green silk satin ribbon printed in black; depicts bust-length portrait of James Polk with his signature and dates "1845-1849" below; inscriptions: "MOGUL CIGARETTE/FACTORY No. 7. 3rd DISTRICT STATE N.Y."
Object Number 
INV.1729
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.