Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
ca. 1700
1911.38
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baton
Object name
Baton
Date
1889
Medium
Wood, metal
Dimensions
16 x 1 3/4 in. diameter
Description
This wood baton has an elaborate metal cut-out encircling the center. It reads "1789/ Centennia[l] Marshal/ 1889" with a plaque that reads "Civic and Industrial Parade/ May 1, 1889/ Nathaniel McKay/ Division", surrounded by flourishes.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.1530
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
