Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge: NY State Firemans Ass
Object name
Badge: NY State Firemans Ass
Date
ca.1895
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6 x 3.2 cm )
Description
Metal pin-back badge with blank/damaged top plaque; 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
1940.900