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On Display: House - Lake Erie Hall
Seal
1796-1800
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Brass
- Boxwood
Museum Object Number
1966.0079 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1966.0079 A
Object Name
Seal
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The creation place was identified as America, possibly Philadelphia by Fennimore (p.345).
Date
1796-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Face of seal
Inscription: "TOUCH ME WHO DARE", incised in reverse
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Boxwood
Dimensions (inches)
1.969 (L) x 1.299 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5 (L) x 3.3 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Diameter is of the knob.