Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medallion
Object Number:
2002.1.1963
Date:
1909
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 3/8 in. diameter
Description:
A bronze colored metal medallion embossed with a central image of four masted square rigged sailing ship labeled "The Half Moon", surrounded by the words "In Commemoration Of The Hudson -Fulton Celebration 1609-1909". On the reverse, an embossed steamship with two sails in front of the New York Palisades cliffs surrounded by the words "New York Sept. 25 To Oct. 9/ Fulton's S.S. Clermont/ 1807-1909". Pierced at the top for hanging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
