Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
Date:
1835-1836
Object Number:
1858.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.43
Date:
1893
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 27.3mm (1 1/16 in.)
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing left-facing bust-length portrait of Columbus as seen from behind with oak cluster following legend: "CRISTOBAL COLON." Reverse shows legend inside laurel wreath: "WORLD'S/ COLUMBIAN/ EXHIBITION/ 1893." Loop fused to top with ring hanger.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
