Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.44
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 26.9mm (1 1/16 in.)
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing building in background with sea and boats in foreground; legend: "WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION”; in exergue.: "MANUFACTURES AND LIBERAL ARTS BUILDING." Obverse shows left-facing bust-length portrait of Columbus as seen from behind with oak leaves after legend: "CRISTOBAL COLON." Loop fused to top with ring hanger.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.