Collection Highlights
Tool chest with tools
chest ca. 1790; tools ca. 1790-1850
L.1927.1
Outer case of painted pine; inner till of mahogany with ivory and brass.
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge
Object name
Badge
Date
1866
Medium
Metal, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 10.5 x 2.9 cm )
Description
Metal badge suspended from bar with pin-back; upper bar in the shape of an eagle holding two crossed cannons and cannon balls; 5 point star depicts image of a woman, soldier, children and two American flags; inscribed "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC/1861 VETERAN 1866"; reverse depicts various symbols and an American shield at center; bar and medal connected by a red, white and blue silk ribbon; inscribed "AMERICA FOR/ALBANY/NY"
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. H.L. Vasbinder
Object Number
INV.4170
Gallery Label
This badge is the G.A.R. badge of Amos C. Pennie, member of Co. B. 7th NY Volunteer Artillery.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
