Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.88
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 44.5mm (1 3/4 in.)
Marks:
On obverse between globe and edge: "PAT'D DEC. 1. 1891."
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing, against background of globe projections, Columbus holding flag flanked by other figures; legend: "LANDING OF COLUMBUS IN AMERICA/ OCTOBER 12TH 1492." Reverse shows, against same background, aerial view of buildings and water; legend within globe: "WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION/ CHICAGO 1892-3." Between globe and edge, legend: "WORLD'S-FAIR/ SOUVENIR."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
