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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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Badge: NY Veteran Fireman's Assn...Oct. 3, 1888

Badge: NY Veteran Fireman's Assn...Oct. 3, 1888
Object name 
Badge: NY Veteran Fireman's Assn...Oct. 3, 1888
Date 
1888
Medium 
Silk, metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 20.3 x 8.6 x 0.3 cm )
Description 
Blue silk ribbon printed in gold ink with: "NEW YORK/VETERAN/FIREMENS/ASSOCIATION/SING SING /OCT. 3RD 1888"; red/white bow at top and silver fringing at bottom.
Credit Line 
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number 
INV.10495
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.