Collection Highlights

Builder's Model of the U.S.S. "Monitor"

Date:

1862

Object Number:

1862.9

Medium:

Wood, metal

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Object name

Badge pin: first assistant

Date

1892-1920

Medium

Brass, paper

Dimensions

Overall: 1 1/4 x 3 in. ( 3.2 x 7.6 cm )

Description

Coated paper pin printed in black "FIRST ASSISTANT" inside scalloped-edge rectangular brass frame.

Credit Line

Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934

Object Number

INV.10648

Marks

inscribed at back of pin: "THE/ EHEAD & HOAG CO./ PAT. OCT. 18,92./ MAR. 7,93."

Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.