New England, seal of the collector of taxes, circa1778
New England, seal of the collector of taxes, from a document dated 1778. It depicts a revenue cutter flying the New England ensign (pine tree and stripes), at the staff. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM : COLLECTOR : NOVAE : ANGLIAE'. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0261 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | ca.1778; ca.1778 |
| People: | Public Record Office; Collector of Taxes New England |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 4 mm x 42 mm |
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