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
Badge in Box
Object name
Badge in Box
Medium
metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 3 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 12.7 cm )
Description
Soc. of Colonial Wars..Battle/Lake Geo.9/8/1755
Object Number
INV.3791
Gallery Label
Founded in 1892 by a small group of men in New York, the Society of Colonial Wars admitted male descendants of British or colonial soldiers, or colonial civil or military officials between 1620-1775. Today the Society has branches in 31 states, including New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
