Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.86
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 38.3mm (1 1/2 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing kneeling figure with flag on beach surrounded by other figures and two ships at sea in background; legend: "COLUMBUS DISCOVERING AMERICA/ 1492". Reverse shows draped female figure beside plinth holding globe inscribed "OUR FIELD". She holds ribbon with legend: "COLUMBIAN/ EXPOSITION/ CHICAGO/ USA". In background, domed building. Hole punched at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
