Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.372c
Date:
ca. 1909
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 30.7mm (1 3/16 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing right-facing bust-length profile; legend: "ABRAHAM LINCOLN DID NOT SHOW THE "WHITE FEATHER" ". Reverse legend: " "LET REVERENCE FOR / THE LAWS / BE PROCLAIMED IN / LEGISLATIVE HALLS,/ AND ENFORCED IN/ COURTS OF JUSTICE."/ A. LINCOLN".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
