Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.287
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Gold-colored metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 18.6mm (3/4 in.)
Description:
Gold-colored metal struck medalet with obverse showing front-facing bust-length portrait; legend: "RICHMOND P. HOBSON/ SANTIAGO HERO". Reverse shows battleship at sea; legend: "REMEMBER/ THE MAINE". 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.
