Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal case in shape of book: National Medals of America
Object Number:
INV.5505
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Leather, paper, wood, velvet
Dimensions:
Overall: 2.5 x 8.25 x 11 in. ( 7.6 x 20.3 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Book-shaped box with title on spine, "National Medals of America"; contains stack of fitted trays to hold medals (see electrotypes of medals presented to American war heroes, 1942.1 - 1942.40).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. John Hill Morgan
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
