Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.79
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 38.4mm (1 1/2 in.)
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing full-length statue of Columbus; legend: "1492 COLUMBUS 1892/ SOUVENIR MEDAL" Reverse shows Santa Maria under sail; legend: "400 ANNIVERSARY OF THE/ DISCOVERY OF AMERICA/ CELEBRATED IN CHICAGO/ OCT. 21- 1892."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
