Collection Highlights
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Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.221
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
diameter: 27.9mm (1 1/8 in.)
Marks:
Reverse bottom: "STERLING"
Description:
Silver struck uniface medal showing battleship at sea; legend: "THE BATTLESHIP/ MAINE." Loop fused to top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
