2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Section of water pipe
1800-1840
X.47
Wood, iron
Artist/Maker: Manhattan Water Company

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Cup

Cup
Object name 
Cup
Date 
1890-1920
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Closed: 1 x 2 5/8 in. diameter; Open: 3 x 2 5/8 in. diameter
Description 
This metal collapsing cup comes with a lid embossed with a couple on a tandem bicycle riding through the countryside, past a cottage and the words "Cyclist's/ Cup".
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.519
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.