Collection Highlights
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Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.84
Date:
1893
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 28.4mm (1 1/8 in.)
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing figures on beach, one with flag, and ship at sea in background, surrounded by border of stars; in exergue.: "LANDING OF COLUMBUS 1492." Reverse shows domed building above "ADMINISTRATION BUILDING"; legend "WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO/ 1893." Raised loop attached at top with hanger ring.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
