Collection Highlights
Memorial sample card
Date:
Object Number:
1947.490a
Medium:
Watercolor and hair on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.69a
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Lead
Dimensions:
diameter: 18.6mm (3/4 in.)
Description:
Lead struck medalet with obverse showing left-facing bust-length portrait of Columbus surrounded by eight stars. Reverse legend: "COLUMBIAN/ 1492/ CHICAGO/ 1892/ EXPOSITION."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
