Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Leon Gambetta Medallion
Object Number:
1947.345
Date:
After 1882
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 6 11/16 in. ( 17 cm )
Description:
Bronze cast uniface medallion with bust-length portrait of Leon Gambetta; legend within beaded border: "LEON.GAMBETTA.2.AVRIL.1838.31.DECEMBRE.1882." Circular loop for suspension attached at top center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. James Hazen Hyde
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
