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Caleb S. Woodhull
(1792 - 1866)
Seal impression in box
1850-1900
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Wood, metal, wax
Overall: 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 5.7 cm )
Gift of Mr. Leslie A. Davis, 1952
INV.4868a-c
Caleb S. Woodhull was Mayor of New York from 1849 to 1851.
DescriptionCircular red wax seal impression with three-masted ship above initials "CSW" at center and inscription, "C. S. WOODHULL, PUBLIC NOTARY, STATE OF NEW YORK," surrounding edge; wax affixed to metal disk and housed in circular wooden box with flat lid.Markingsrelief: on wax surface: "CSW" and "C. S. WOODHULL NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF NEW YORK"
handwritten in ink: on scrap of paper found with object: "SEAL (impression) / OF CALEB S. WOODHULL / 1792-1866 AS MAYOR OF / NEW YORK CITY FROM 1849-51 / GIFT OF LESLIE A. DAVIS, 1952"
ClassificationsWRITING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
