Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Major General Zachary Taylor Military Medal
Object Number:
1211
Date:
1848-1885
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 9/16 in. ( 6.5 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of Zachary Taylor facing right with legend: "MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR." Reverse bears inscription within oak wreath: "RESOLUTION/OF/CONGRESS/MARCH 2ND 1847/MONTEREY/SEPTEMBER 1846."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
