Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.329
Date:
1909
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 42.6mm (1 11/16 in.)
Description:
Brass struck uniface medal showing sailing ship at top above date "1609", steam ship at bottom above date "1909" separated by band with legend: "HUDSON FULTON/ CELEBRATION". Oak leaf wreath border; loop fused at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
