Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.8b
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 22.9mm (7/8 in.)
Description:
Brass struck uniface medalet showing right-facing bearded bust-length portrait of Columbus; legend: "COLUMBUS." 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.
