2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Wedding dress: yellow brocade with lace
1730-50 with several alterations into the 20th century
1949.115a
Silk brocade, needlepoint lace; silk chiffon
Related Person: Cornelia De Peyster

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Hook

Hook
Object name 
Hook
Date 
1760-1783
Medium 
Iron
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 x 1 in. ( 5.1 x 2.5 cm )
Description 
Iron hook.
Object Number 
INV.6174.9
Gallery Label 
This hook was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at an American Revolutionary War campsite on the Cat Rock Road in Putnam County, NY (Hudson Highlands).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.