Collection Highlights
Balustrade section from Federal Hall, New York
Date:
1788-1789
Object Number:
1884.3
Medium:
Painted wrought iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Civil War Conduct Medal
Object Number:
1966.153
Date:
1863
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/8 in. ( 3.5 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal, with obverse showing small fortress amidst sea, with American flag at left surrounded by border made up of stars; legend above center: "FORT SUMTER"; inscription below exergual line, at center: "AUG.23d1863." Reverse with legend: "FOR GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT/PRESENTED BY/[illegible signature]."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
