Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
Date:
1916-1922
Object Number:
1954.164
Medium:
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.209
Date:
1863
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 19.5mm (3/4 in.)
Description:
Copper struck medalet with obverse showing iron clad at center; legend: "OUR LITTLE MONITOR." Reverse shows date "1863" within oak and laurel wreath, anchor above, crossed cannon below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
