Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.372b
Date:
ca. 1916
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 31.7mm (1 1/4 in.)
Marks:
Obverse below bust: "R.L."
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing right-facing bust-length profile; legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON/ SECURITY". Reverse legend: "WANTED! / A BIGGER / ARMY & NAVY. / NOT WANTED! / PACIFISTS / FORDS-BRYANS"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
