Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.299
Date:
1907
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 34mm (1 5/16 in.)
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing left-facing profile of Pocahontas; legend: "TER-CENTENNIAL.OF.THE.SETTLEMENT.OF.JAMESTOWN/1607-1907". Reverse shows sailing ship at sea with smaller ship in background; legend: "LANDING OF EXPEDITION UNDER CAPTN JOHN SMITH/MAY 13, 1607".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
