Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.38
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 25.5mm (1 in.)
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing conjoined busts of Washington, Lincoln, and Grant; legend: "FATHER SAVIOUR DEFENDER." Reverse shows bust-length portrait of Columbus in ruff and beard; legend "COLUMBUS 1492-1892"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
