Collection Highlights
Edwin Booth as Hamlet
Date:
1870-1879
Object Number:
PR.104.3
Medium:
Photograph
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Luce Center
Centennial of Harlem Plains Battle, No. 4 Medal
Object Number:
INV.3182
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 George Washington surrounded by stars; legend: "THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE/1876." Reverse has star at center with date: "1776" and surrounding legend: "BATTLE OF HARLEM PLAINS/SEPTEMBER 16/4/NEW YORK." Hole punched at top center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
