Seal of the State of New York
1810-1860
Place madeNew York, United States, North America
Wax, paper
Overall: 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 8.9 cm )
INV.4038
DescriptionPaper covered wax seal of the State of New York with 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.Markingsin relief: on one side (obverse?): "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK" and "EXCELSIOR"
in relief: on other side (reverse?): "FRUSTRA" and "1777"
ClassificationsWRITING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
