Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Luce Center
Medal with ribbon
Object Number:
2009.1.3
Date:
ca. 1918
Medium:
Metal and fabric
Dimensions:
Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm)
Description:
Gold-colored circular medal with French colors (red, white, and blue) ribbon attached, depicts mother and child/siblings holding hands and looking at grave with text "JOURNEE ORPHELINS"
Credit Line:
Gift of the French Institute
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
