Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Date:
ca. 1793
Object Number:
1928.18
Medium:
White marble
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Luce Center
Hot air ballon ascension souvenir medal
Object Number:
1940.983
Date:
ca. 1878
Medium:
Brass; paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing aerial view of Paris with hot air balloon hovering over it; inscription in exergue: "PANORAMA de PARIS/1878." Reverse bears inscription: "SOUVENIR/DE MON ASCENSION/DANS/LE GRAND BALLON CAPTIF/A VAPEUR/DE MR HENRY GIFFARD/INA. THURSBY/30 JULLIET." Circular loop for handing attached at top center.
Gallery Label:
This medal was obtained by a tourist in Paris who wished to commemorate his or her ascent on a hot air balloon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ina Love Thursby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
