Collection Highlights
Petition to Abraham Lincoln for recruitment of black troops
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Petitions
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.122
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 35.5mm (1 3/8 in.)
Description:
Brass 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 arched entrance and flanking towers; legend in exergue.: "THE ELECTRICAL BUILDING/ 345 FT. WIDE 700 FT. LONG/ COST $401,000."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
