Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.151
Date:
ca. 1892
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 39.2mm (1 9/16 in.)
Marks:
Reverse under bust: "OERTEL BERLIN D."
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing right-facing three-quarter bust-length portrait of Columbus with fur collar, anchor and laurel below; legend: "CHRISTOPH COLUMBUS." Reverse shows left-facing bust-length profile of bareheaded man in military uniform with medals and epaulet, branch below right.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
