Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
1948.496
Date:
1907
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.3 cm )
Marks:
inscription: edge, lower center: "TIFFANY & CO."
Description:
Gilt bronze struck medal with obverse showing two figures of Native Americans observing approaching sailing ship; legend: "JAMESTOWN./TERCENTENNIAL./EXPOSITION./MCMVII." Reverse bears inscription: "COMMEMORATING/THE.FIRST/PERMANENT. SETTLEMENT/OF. ENGLISH. SPEAKING/PEOPLE. IN. AMERICA /AWARDED TO/HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE [on decorative tablet]"; exposition pavilion below, all surrounded by wreath of laurel and corn with eagle.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Hudson River Day Line
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
