Collection Highlights
Tammany Bank
Date:
ca. 1875
Object Number:
1937.1237
Medium:
Iron, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.283
Date:
1898
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 28.7mm (1 1/8 in.)
Marks:
Reverse at bottom: "COPYRIGHT 1898 BY HUTCHINS MFG. CO. SPRINGFIELD, MASS."
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing Uncle Sam with figure in sombrero over his knees; legend: "YANKO SPANKO/ 1898/ WAR" Reverse legend: "DEWEY, / REMEMBER / THE / MAINE / HE DID." Hole punched at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
