Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Date:
1916-1922
Object Number:
1954.164
Medium:
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.246
Date:
1900
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 31.8mm (1 1/4 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing right front-facing bust-length portrait of Dewey; legend: "ADMIRAL GEO. DEWEY/ HERO OF MANILA". Reverse shows filigree pattern overlaid with legend: " WHEELING W.VA. / FEB. 22 / 1900".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
