2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Doll: girl w/fur trimmed coat and velvet hat on stand
ca. 1893
1961.31
Ceramic, composition, textile, leather, fur, hair, rhinestones, feathers, paint
Artist/Maker: Heinrich Handwerck

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1964-1965 New York World's Fair Souvenir Glass

1964-1965 New York World's Fair Souvenir Glass
Title
1964-1965 New York World's Fair Souvenir Glass
Object name 
Glass
Date 
1964-1965
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (17.1 x 9.5 cm)
Description 
Orange and blue frosted glass cup, image of the unisphere with text about: The Unisphere is a huge global representation of the world in stainless steel. This symbol was presented to the fair and New York City by the United States Steel Corp. It will stand as a permanent fixture in Flushing Meadow Park for generations to come.
Credit Line 
Gift of Roy Eddey
Object Number 
2008.40b
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.