Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Luce Center
Captain Isaac Hull Naval Medal
Object Number:
INV.4307
Date:
1816-1880
Medium:
Silvered copper; shagreen, silk
Dimensions:
case: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm )
diameter: 2 5/8 in. ( 6.7 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: on the bust trucation at right: "R."
Description:
Struck silvered copper medal with obverse showing Captain Isaac Hull's uniformed bust facing left with legend: "PERITOS ARTE SUPERAT JUL. MDCCXII CERTAMINE FORTES/ISAAC HULL." Reverse shows a naval battle with legend: "HORAE MOMENTO VICTORIA" and exergual inscription: "INTER CONST. NAV. AMER./ET GUER. ANGL." Square dark-brown fitted shagreen case with cream silk satin and beige silk velvet lining.
Gallery Label:
Captain Isaac Hull was awarded this medal by Congress for his naval actions in the War of 1812 with Great Britain.
Provenance:
Julian, NA-12
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
