Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
George Washington Bicentennial Medal
Object Number:
1989
Date:
1932
Medium:
Bronze; cardboard, paper, cloth, silk
Dimensions:
case: 4 9/16 x 4 9/16 x 1 in. ( 11.6 x 11.6 x 2.5 cm )
diameter: 2 15/16 in. ( 7.5 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "LAVRA GARDIN FRASER SCULPTOR"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of George Washington facing left with legend: "WASHINGTON" and dates "1732 1932" flanking Washington coat or arms in shield. Reverse shows statue of Liberty holding torch and sheathed sword with flying eagle and thirteen scattered stars above; inscription at center of field: "PROCLAIM LIBERTY/THROVGHOVT ALL THE LAND." Blue square cloth-bound fitted case with blue silk satin and silk velvet lining.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
