Collection Highlights
Fragment of the equestrian statue of King George III (tail)
Date:
1770-1776
Object Number:
1878.6
Medium:
Lead
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James A. Garfield Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
INV.1782
Date:
1882
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 5/16 in. ( 7.6 x 5.9 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at right: "C.E. BARBER F."
Inscription: reverse, on exergual line, at right: "M"
Description:
Oval struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of James Garfield facing left with legend: "JAMES A. GARFIELD/PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1881." Reverse depicts settler and Native American in front of log cabin and farm scene; wreath encircling crossed peace pipe and tomahawk below exergual line; inscription: "PEACE" above scene.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
