Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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The Commercial Tercentenary of New York Medal
Object Number:
INV.4817
Date:
1914
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing scene with Native Americans trading with European settlers with ornate garland above; inscription at top: "THE/COMMERCIAL/TERCENTENARY/OF NEW YORK 1614-1914." Reverse shows New York City skyline with tablet above, inscribed: "EXPOSITION" and surrounded by four shields bearing heraldic symbols of New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
