Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.301
Date:
1907
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
Diameter: 3/4 x 1 5/16 in. (1.9 x 3.3 cm)
Description:
Copper struck medal formed from Indian head penny with obverse showing imprinted battleship at sea; legend: "JAMESTOWN EXP 1907/ BATTLE SHIP VIRGINIA". Reverse shows original Indian head; legend "UNITED STATES/ OF AMERICA/ 1907".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
