Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.51
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 37mm (1 7/16 in.)
Marks:
Below right eagle wing: "K.W.Z. EDIT."
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing three-quarters left-facing bust-length portrait of Columbus above eagle with outspread wings; legend: "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS." Reverse shows font view of domed building with flags; legend: IN COMMEMOR. OF THE WORLD'S COLUMB. EXHIBITION CHICAGO"; in exergue.: "1893."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
