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Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
Commemorated: Abraham Lincoln

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Door plate

Door plate
Object name 
Door plate
Date 
1860-1900
Medium 
Silver plate, bronze
Dimensions 
Overall: 3 1/2 x 6 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 16.8 x 5.7 cm )
Description 
Oblong plaque with ogival points; two pins; bolt on back.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Eva L. Guernsey
Object Number 
1946.50
Marks 
engraved: on front in block letters: "R.S. GUERNSEY"
Gallery Label 
The donor's father was Rocellus S. Guernsey. There is a photograph of their house in the New York Historical Society's Collection.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.