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Stories in Sterling: Four Centuries of Silver in New York
May 04, 2012 - September 30, 2012
Controller handle
Object name
Controller handle
Date
1904
Medium
Silver, steel, ebony
Description
Embodying the pride and exhilaration surrounding the completion of New York City’s first subway system, this controller handle was used by Mayor George B. McClellan, Jr. (1865-1940) to operate the first subway train on its maiden voyage on October 27, 1904.
Credit Line
New-York Historical Society, Gift of George B. McClellan
Object Number
1922.103
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
