Collection Highlights
Leg brace
ca. 1940
2002.76
Leather, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sea chest
Object name
Sea chest
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Oak, iron
Dimensions
Overall: 8 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 18 in. ( 21.6 x 62.2 x 45.7 cm )
Description
Oak box decorated with wrought iron bands with quatrefoils alternating with plain iron strips; till with lift top inside box on left side; wrought iron hinges, lock, key from Henry Hudson's possessive, and handle.
Credit Line
Gift of the Half-Moon Committee
Object Number
INV.8768
Gallery Label
This box was exhibited in the captain's cabin of the replica of Henry Hudson's Half Moon, which was constructed in 1909 by the Dutch Government and presented to the State of New York for use in the Hudson-Fulton celebration.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
