Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Luce Center
Thomas Jefferson Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1929.159
Date:
1801 or later
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 15/16 in. ( 7.5 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Thomas Jefferson facing left; legend: "TH. JEFFERSON PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. A.D. 1801." Reverse depicts clasped hands below peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John V. Irwin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
