Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7 Medal
Object Number:
INV.3549
Date:
1876
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.4 cm )
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Washington facing right surrounded by stars; legend: "THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE/1876." Reverse shows star at center with date inside "1776"; legend: "BATTLE OF FORT WASHINGTON/NOVEMBER 16/7/NEW YORK."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
