Collection Highlights
Untitled (Skating in Central Park, N.Y.)
Date:
ca. 1890
Object Number:
PR.020.50.2
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.118
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 35.5mm (1 3/8 in.)
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing left facing bare headed bust-length profile of Columbus seen from back; legend: "THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION/ CHICAGO 1893." Reverse shows building with shore and water in foreground; in exergue.: THE FISHERIES BUILDING/ 200 X 1100 FEET./ COST $200,000"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
