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The "Old Sugar House," Rose St., New York

Emil Sigel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown metal medallion with raised design. The medallion features a building with a steeply pitched roof and multiple stories. The building has a rectangular shape with many small windows. The building appears to be 5-6 stories tall. The medallion's outer edge displays text. The top of the medallion reads, "OLD SUGAR HOUSE ROSE ST. N.Y." The bottom of the medallion reads, "FOUNDED 1763 DEMOLISHED 1888." The medallion has a circular shape with a slightly raised edge. The background of the image is light gray. The medallion casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1892
Medium
Copper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 549 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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