Embosser
Object number2011.127.299
MediumIron, brass
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBlack, metal embosser with curved handle at the top. Brass plate embosses the image of the Seal of the City of Pittsburgh.Dimensions14 x 2.875 x 10 in. (35.6 x 7.3 x 25.4 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed on brass plate "THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH / ... / POLICE (M?)AGISTRATE / PENNSYLVANIA 1816.
Historical NotesPossibly used as a seal for the Police Magistrate. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on view
c. 1960
after 1884
c. 1773
c.1790
