Owned by
John Jacob Astor IV
(July 13, 1864 - April 15, 1912)
Fragment of wood from the Astor Mansion
1891-1895
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Pine, paint
Overall: 1/2 x 7 x 1 in. ( 1.3 x 17.8 x 2.5 cm )
Gift of Bertram Millar, 1947
Z.1423
This fragment of wood is from the Astor Mansion at 5th Avenue and 65th Street, which was built by John Jacob Astor IV between 1891 and 1895 and torn down in 1926. The house was designed by Richard Morris Hunt.
DescriptionFragment of pine from the Astor Mansion at 5th Avenue and 65th Street; painted cream color on one side.Markingsink inscription: on fragment: "From the Astor Mansion, 5 Ave. and 65 St./New York. Torn down in 1926"
ClassificationsHISTORIC RELICS
