Collection Highlights
Panoramic View of New York City (in Eight Sections)
1842-45
1915.76
Black ink over graphite on eight sheets of ivory paper with partial black ink borders, laid on Japanese paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
(2) Badges and document
Object name
(2) Badges and document
Date
1880-1920
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Badge (1): 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm)
Badge (2): 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. (6.4 x 4.4 cm)
Description
Metal badge (1) with circular center; image of fire helmet, ladder, horn and baton encircled by rope border and inscription "VOLUNTEER FIREMENS ASSOCIATOIN/ N.Y. CITY"; eagle at top flanked by foliate flourishes and number inscribed at bottom "1438." Metal shield-shaped badge (2) with central image of fire wagon encircled by inscription "VOLUNTEER FIREMENS ASSN./ CITY N.Y."; inscribed in banner at top "MEMBER" and in plate at bottom "131."
Object Number
INV.1752
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
