Collection Highlights
The Solitary Oak (The Old Oak)
1844
1858.75
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge in case
Object name
Badge in case
Date
1920-1940
Medium
Metal, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 3 x 1 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 7.6 x 3.2 x 4.2 cm )
Description
Scalloped edge circular metal badge suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon metal bar; "PRESIDENT/INTER-/SCHOLASTIC/ATHELTIC/ASSN/OF NEW YORK/CITY"; relief figure of Victory with laurel wreath and shield inscribed "CHAMPION".
Credit Line
Gift of Col. William Roberson
Object Number
1945.500
Gallery Label
This badge belonged to the donor's father.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
