Collection Highlights
A Brief Description of NEW-YORK: Formerly Called New-Netherlands..
Date:
1670
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1670.Den
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Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.273b
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 31.8mm (1 1/4 in.)
Marks:
Obverse below left portrait: "W. & H. CO. NEWARK , N.J."
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing right-facing bust-length profile of Dewey; legend: "ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY." Reverse legend: "DAKINS/ BUSINESS/ INSTITUTE/ HERALD B'LD'NG/ SYRACUSE, N.Y.". 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.
