Collection Highlights
Bird's Nest and Dog Roses
1867
1947.519
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and selective glazing with scratching out on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge in bag
Object name
Badge in bag
Date
1886
Medium
Brass, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 8.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Brass decorative sheriff badge; eagle at top of badge holding a banner inscribed with rhinestones "HUGH J. GRANT"; at center the New York City emblem encircled by inscription with rhinestones "SHERIFF/NEW YORK"; inscriptions on blue background; reverse inscribed "PRESENTED TO/SHERIFF/HUGH J. GRANT/BY HIS FRIENDS OF THE /19 ASSEMBLY DIST/JANUARY 1ST 1886"
Object Number
INV.12831