Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
Date:
1825-1845
Object Number:
1936.693ab
Medium:
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.92
Date:
1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 25.2mm (1 in.)
Marks:
Obverse in exerg.: "BLUMENFIELD POC".
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing standing figures in rowboat including one in prow with flag, trees in background; legend: "SOUVENIR OF THE OPENING OF THE WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO/ 1893". Reverse shows domed building with flags; legend: "SOUVENIR. BIRDSEYE VIEW OF THE WORLDS FAIR CHICAGO/ 1893." Hole punched at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
