Collection Highlights
I Knew Him Horatio
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Horatio
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.272b
Date:
1899
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 35.9mm (1 7/16 in.)
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing right-facing bust-length prolife of Dewey; legend: "ADMIRAL G. W. DEWEY". Reverse shows eagle atop cross ed cannons over American flag and Army insignia; legend: "33D NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT G.A.R./ PHILADELPHIA/ SEP 4-9/ 1899". 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.
