Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chateau de Ramezay Medal
Object Number:
INV.5564
Date:
After 1896
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 15/16 in. ( 5 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at lower right: "GD"
Inscription: reverse, in exergue, at left: "JOHNSON MILANO"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of H.J. Tiffin facing left with legend: "CIVIC LIBRARY INAUGURATED BY H.J.TIFFIN - 1896." Reverse depicts building amongst trees with horse-drawn carriage in front; legend above: "CHATEAU DE RAMEZAY"; inscription in exergue: "MUSEUM AND LIBRARY/1705-1896"; laurel branch beneath.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
