Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.132
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 37.8mm (1 1/2 in.)
Description:
Struck white metal medal with obverse showing left-facing bearded bareheaded bust-length profile of Columbus; legend "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS/ 1492 1892." Reverse shows sailing ship at center labeled beneath "THE SANTA MARIA"; legend: "QUADRI-CENTENNIAL OF DISCOVERY OF AMERICA/ CELEBRATED AT BRIDGEPORT, CONN./ OCTOBER 21. 1892."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
