Collection Highlights
Ma-Nuncue
Date:
After 1826
Object Number:
PR.221.58
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
1892 Italian-American Exposition Medal
Object Number:
1940.237
Date:
1892
Medium:
Gilt tin; paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 13/16 in. ( 4.6 cm )
Description:
Gilt tin molded medal-shaped container with miniature photographs of Genovese architectural landmarks inside; obverse depicts shoulder-length portrait of Christopher Columbus with laurel branch beneath; legend above: "CRISTOFORO COLOMBO"; all within beaded border. Reverse contains seal of Genoa at center, with surrounding legend: "ESPOSIZIONE ITALO AMERICANA/GENOVA 1892/IV. CENTENARIO COLOMBIANO."
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Elizabeth D. Embler
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
