Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.127
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
Silver-plated metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 38.3mm (1 1/2 in.)
Description:
Silver-plated metal struck medal with obverse showing left front-facing bare headed bust-length portrait of Columbus; legend: "1486 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 1506". Reverse legend: "W.J. ANDRUS & CO./ M'F'R'S OF/ MEDALS/ BADGES & CHECKS/ SPECIALTIES/ FOR/ ADVERTISING/ 239 CENTRE ST NEW YORK"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
