Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medallion:Sept.6,1881 Cent. of the Battle of Groton Heights
Object Number:
1945.94
Date:
1881
Medium:
Aluminum
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 9/16 in. ( 4 cm )
Description:
Aluminum struck medal with obverse showing two armed men returning fire from walled fort; legend: "WE WILL NOT GIVE UP THE FORT, LET THE CONSEQUENCES BE WHAT THEY MAY." Reverse shows aerial view of fort with legend: "SEP. 6. 1881 CENTENNIAL OF THE BATTLE OF GROTON HEIGHTS/AND/BURNING OF/NEW LONDON/SEPTEMBER 6.1781" and inscription at center of field: "MASSACRE IN FORT GRISWOLD."
Credit Line:
Gift of Frank L. Jackson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
