Shield

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Shield

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.153

Description

Small escutcheon of family crest; the top is folded strip of tin (?) painted black with white center strip; this has in place a metal ring from which to hang the shield; this is affixed to the body of shield. The body is convex with a black band on top with fleur de lis; below this is a diamond pattern in alternating black and white rows; the white diamonds have upside down looking fleur de lis.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

On the back is written in pencil "Maydale" and a label inked in red not complete: City drapery/ OX____/ 12, High Street Stores.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11 in

Width

6 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 x 6 in. (27.9 x 15.2 cm)

Material

Tin

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom