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:
2008.42.338
Date:
1909
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
diameter: 26.3mm (1 1/16 in.)
Description:
Silver struck medal with obverse showing sailing ship at top above "HALF MOON" and steamship at bottom above "CLERMONT"; legend: "HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION/ 1609 1909 18907". Reverse within laurel wreath tied with bow at bottom: "HF/ GOOD/ LUCK/ COIN". 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.
