Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Insignia
Object name
Insignia
Date
1910-1920
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
1 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in.
Description
A gold colored metal military insignia pin. A fleur-de-lis mounted with a British royal crown, a maple leaf and a beaver above the number "41", all supported by a scroll embossed "Bataillon Canadien Francais". Probably a Candadian military regimental badge from World War I.
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.3383
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
