Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
United States Centennial Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
INV.4628
Date:
1874
Medium:
Bronze; wood, leather, silk, brass
Dimensions:
case: 3 x 3 x 7/8 in. ( 7.6 x 7.6 x 2.2 cm )
diameter: 2 5/16 in. ( 5.8 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped allegorical figure of Liberty placing laurel wreaths upon figures of Industry and Art kneeling at left and right of her, respectively; date in exergue: "1876"; legend around line border: "IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE/ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 1874." Reverse depicts rising Liberty with sword in right hand and left hand pointing toward thirteen stars in glory above; date in exergue: "1776"; legend within beaded border: "THESE UNITED COLONIES ARE AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES." Black rectangular leather fitted case with purple silk velvet interior and brass closure.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Sarah E. Mower, 1910
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
