Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
Date:
1740-1770
Object Number:
1890.3
Medium:
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.45
Date:
1893
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 27.3mm (1 1/16 in.)
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing building in background with sea and boats in foreground; legend: "WORLD'S EXPOSITION" ; in exergue.: "CHICAGO/ 1893." Obverse shows left-facing bust-length portrait of Columbus as seen from behind; legend: "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS." Loop fused to top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
