Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.272a
Date:
1899
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 35.9mm (1 7/16 in.)
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing right-facing bust-length prolife of Dewey; legend: "ADMIRAL G. W. DEWEY". Reverse shows eagle atop crossed cannons over American flag and Army insignia; legend: "33D NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R./ PHILADELPHIA/ SEP 4-9/ 1899".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
