Collection Highlights
Get off the track! : a song for Emmancipation, sung by the Hutchinsons, respectfully dedicated to Nath.l P. Rogers, as a mark of esteem for his intrepidity in the cause of human rights
Date:
1844
Object Number:
LIB.M1622a.Hutchinson
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.384
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 76.6mm (3 in.)
Marks:
Reverse bottom left: "C. LAWRENCE D."; right: "W & C BARBER F."
Description:
Bronze struck medallion with obverse showing sailing ship in background, in foreground wreck and rowboat in waves; legend: "VESSEL OWNERS & CAPTAINS ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA/ REWARD OF MERIT". Reverse shows laurel wreath surrounding blank space for inscription; legend: "AWARDED TO"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
