Die
- Object Name:
- Die
- Object ID:
- 1946.002.05
- Creator:
- Scott Inc.
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Boston, MA
- Date:
- circa 1906
- Description:
- Wax stamping die with engraved seal of the New Profile House, White Mountains, New Hampshire. Circular steel disc with engraved image of a scrolled shield containing the profile of the Old Man of the Mountain at center and the legend: "THE OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN 2000 BC". Top of shield has an eagle with wings raised, perched on a crown facing right. Shield flanked by two seated Native Americans. Ribbons and clusters of oak leaves and acorns below shield with text: "NEW PROFILE HOUSE" "WHITE MTS. N.H."
- Material:
- Steel
- Dimensions:
- H-0.5 Dia-1.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned and used by Charles H. Greenleaf (1841-1924), the husband of the donor, Mabelle Furst Greenleaf (1873-1966).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mabelle Furst Greenleaf
- Subjects:
- Profile House, Old Man of the Mountain, Eagle
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