Collection Highlights
An Address to the inhabitants of the British Settlements in America, upon slave-keeping
Date:
1773
Object Number:
LIB.Y1773.RushAddress
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.25
Date:
1892
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 38mm (1 1/2 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing right-facing profile bust of Columbus with legend "COLUMBUS 1492-1892." Reverse shows Columbus kneeling with two figures in foreground and ship in background. Legend in exerg.: LANDING OF/ COLUMBUS." Hole punched at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
