Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.361a
Date:
1913
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 41.2mm (1 5/8 in.)
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing battleships at rear with rowboat in foreground; legend: PERRY TRANSFERRING FLAG". Reverse shows hand with heart between tent opening flanked by "IO/ OF" over crooks and chain links containing "F H C"; legend: "84TH ANNUAL SESSION GR. ENCAMPMENT & DEPT. COUNCIL/ ERIE, PA. 1913". Slot hanger fused to top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
