Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.49
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Marks:
Between two parts of obverse outer legend: "NOSSUOT"
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing three-quarters left-facing bust-length portrait of Columbus inside center ring; inner legend " CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS", outer legend: "1492 "LAND IN SIGHT"/ 1892 IVo CENTENARY". Reverse shows building with domed roof and side wings with flagpoles; legend: "WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO 1893/ THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
