2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Study for "Departure of the Seventh Regiment for the War, April 19, 1861"
c. 1865-69
1946.174
Oil over graphite on brown paper, varnished, laid on heavy board, nailed and mounted on a wood panel
Artist/Maker: Thomas Nast

Support the New-York Historical Society

Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.

DONATE TODAY

collections > Luce Center > Commemorative token

Museum Collections

back

Luce Center

Commemorative token

Commemorative token
Object name 
Commemorative token
Date 
1840-1880
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
1/8 x 2 1/8 in. diameter
Description 
Commemorative token embossed with a central portrait of a man with long hair surrounded by the words "Elias Howe Jr./ Inventor & Maker, New York, U.S.A.". Howe made sewing machines and is credited with the invention of the two thread lock stitch.
Credit Line 
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number 
2002.1.1966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.