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Collection Highlights

Dressing table
1795-1810
INV.14982
Mahogany, mahogany and other inlays, white pine, yellow poplar
Possible Original Owner: Margaret Maria Livingston

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Brooch in box

Brooch in box
Object name 
Brooch in box
Date 
1857
Related People 
Original Owner: Benjamin G. Edmonds
Medium 
Gold, paper, satin
Dimensions 
Overall (box): 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (4.4 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm) Overall (ring): 7/8 x 5/8 in. (2.2 x 1.6 cm)
Description 
Gold regimental pin of shield shape belonging to Captain Benjamin G. Edmonds; inscribed with Brooklyn City Cadets information and chased edges; pin attachment; tan ring box lined with white satin; retailer's name printed under top lid.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Mabel Edmonds
Object Number 
1948.560ab
Marks 
engraved: on pin surface: "13 / Co E / BCC / 1857" with crossed rifles, powder container and stars printed: on underside of box lid: "TAYLOR'S / DIAMONDS / 115 PARK AVE. / JEWELER & OPTICIAN / PLAINFIELD, N.J."
Gallery Label 
This regimental pin belonged to Captain Benjamin G. Edmonds, captain of the 13th Regiment of the New York State Militia, also known as the National Greys and Brooklyn Cadets. The Society owns a portrait of Capt. Edmonds wearing his regimental uniform, as well as his sword and epaulets.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.