Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
Date:
ca. 1750
Object Number:
1902.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
Admiral Boscawen "Louisburg Captured" Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
INV.13907.2
Date:
1758
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 9/16 in. ( 4 cm )
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse depicting bust of admiral Boscawen in armor facing right with surrounding legend: "ADMl. BOSCAWEN . TOOK . CAPE . BRETON." Reverse shows ocean with five ships in foreground; beyond, a view of attack on the city, with cannon ball striking high tower on a hill; legend above: "LOUISBOURG"; in exergue: "IUL 25 1758" followed by small circle flanked by two halfmoons. Hole punched at upper left segment.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
