Collection Highlights
At the Battle of Palo Alto
Date:
1846
Object Number:
PR.068.24
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Halliday Medal
Object Number:
INV.3228
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 1/8 in. ( 5.4 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, on bust truncation: "HALLIDAY S."
Description:
Lead struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Washington facing right with legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES." Reverse shows pedestal draped in American flag with crossed sword and fasces atop, intertwined with laurel branches; legend: "COMMISSION RESIGNED: PRESIDENCY RELINQUISHED."; in exergue: "1797."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
