Engine plate
ca. 1884
Place madeUnited States, North America
Brass
Overall: 1/8 x 12 x 9 in. ( 0.3 x 30.5 x 22.9 cm )
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
1941.784
According to accession records, this engine plate is from the Hudson River tugboat "Osceola," in service from 1886 to 1930.
DescriptionOval sheet brass plaque engraved with large print embellished with engraved lines (arcs) and pierced with four holes.Markingsengraved: on plate: "WARD, STANTON & CO./NO. 235"
stamped: on plate: "OSCEOLA"
engraved: on plate: "ENGINEERS &/SHIP BUILDERS/NEWBURGH, N.Y./1884"
ClassificationsMARITIME TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
