Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.64
Date:
1893
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 30.5mm (1 3/16 in.)
Description:
Struck bronze ten-pointed star-shaped medal obverse showing left-facing bare-headed bust portrait of Columbus encircled by legend: "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 1893"; five pointed star points surrounding; outer ring with legend: "COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION/ CHICAGO. ILL. U.S.A." Reverse shows globe at center of five-pointed star surrounded by legend: "COLON's "NEW "WORLD/ 1492." Hole punched in top point.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
