Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1966.101
Date:
Probably 1831
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at left: "FURST F."
Description:
Gilt bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of Andrew Jackson facing right with legend: "ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/A.D. 1829." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
