Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal: Panorama de Paris 1878
Object Number:
1940.982
Date:
ca. 1878
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing aerial view of Paris with hot air balloon hovering overhead; inscription in exergue: "PANORAMA de PARIS/1878." Reverse bears inscription: "SOUVENIR/DE MON ASCENSION/DANS/LE GRAND BALLON CAPTIF/A VAPEUR/DE MR HENRY GIFFARD/INA. THURSBY/30 JULLIET." Circular loop for handing attached at top center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ina Love Thursby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
