Collection Highlights
Get off the track! : a song for Emmancipation, sung by the Hutchinsons, respectfully dedicated to Nath.l P. Rogers, as a mark of esteem for his intrepidity in the cause of human rights
Date:
1844
Object Number:
LIB.M1622a.Hutchinson
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Admiral Vernon "Porto Bello Taken" Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
1945.6
Date:
1739
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 9/16 in. ( 3.9 cm )
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing half-length figure of Admiral Vernon facing left, with baton in right hand; fluke of anchor in front; legend within line border: "ADMIRAL VERNON TOOK PORTO BELLO." Reverse shows group of sailing ships with legend: "WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY"; in exergue: "NOV. 22. 1739."
Credit Line:
Gift of Commander Leander McCormick-Goodhart, R.N.V.R.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
