Collection Highlights
Napoleon's Authorization for the Sale of the Louisiana Territory
Date:
April 24, 1803
Object Number:
MSS.Y1803
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.337
Date:
1909
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
height and width: 34.1 x 30.2mm (1 5/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Marks:
Reverse center: "SCHWAAB S.& S./ CO./ MILWAUKEE"
Description:
Brass struck shield-shaped uniface medal with laurel branches bordering sides, showing rowboat and sailing ship on river; legend: "HUDSON-FULTON/ CELEBRATION/ HUDSON/ LANDING FROM HALF MOON/ NEW YORK/ 1909". 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.
