Seals of the State of New York (2)
1810-1860
Place madeNew York, United States, North America
Wax, paper, ribbon
Overall (a): 3/8 in. × 3 1/2 in. (1 × 8.9 cm)
Overall (b): 3/8 in. × 2 3/4 in. (1 × 7 cm)
Overall (b): 3/8 in. × 2 3/4 in. (1 × 7 cm)
INV.4285ab
DescriptionTwo historical paper covered wax seals of the State of New York; the larger seal (a) has a rising or setting sun with human face above three hills and inscriptions in relief on one side, and a field of waving grass with a butte in the distance and inscriptions in relief, including the year "1777," on the other; the smaller (b) has two allegorical female figures flanking a shield and inscriptions in relief on one side, and a rocky island and inscriptions, including the year "1798," on the other; pale pink ribbon appears to be embedded in the wax of each seal.Markingsin relief: on one side (obverse?) of larger seal: "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK" and "EXCELSIOR"
in relief: on one side (reverse?) of larger seal: "FRUSTRA" and "1777"
in relief: on one side (obverse?) of smaller seal: "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK" and "EXCELSIOR"
in relief: on one side (reverse?) of smaller seal: "FRUSTRA" and "1798"
handwritten in ink: on lid of box in which seals were found: "Great Seals of State of New York; pendant; / 1. - 1777-1798 / 2. - 1798-1809 / Carved ivory box, antique / with head of the Chev. de St. George / about 1707"
ClassificationsWRITING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
