Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge: NY State Fireman Ass. 1895
Object name
Badge: NY State Fireman Ass. 1895
Date
ca.1895
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Metal pin-back badge with top plaque inscribed "1895/ 23 D./ ANNUAL CONVENTION/ DELEGATE"; Bottom medal attached with metal ring; inscribed around border with "NEW YORK STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION/ TROY, N.Y."; central image of allegorical figures Philosphy and Truth surmount moto "ILIUM FUIT. TROJAEST."
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Harold Riker Applegate
Object Number
1940.896
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.