Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.71
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 18mm (11/16 in.)
Description:
White metal medalet with obverse showing left-facing hatted bust-length portrait of Columbus; legend: "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 1492-1893". Reverse shows domed building with flags; legend: "COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO, ILL. U.S.A."; in exergue: "ADMINISTRATION/ BUILDING." Hole punched at 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.
