Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
Date:
1860
Object Number:
1939.390
Medium:
Brown patinated bronze
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Parsons Family Arms Medal
Object Number:
INV.3238
Date:
1876-1878
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.8 cm )
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Washington facing right with legend running in three concentric circles: "GEORGE WASHINGTON/FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE/AND FIRST IN/THE HEARTS/OF HIS COUNTRYMEN." Reverse shows coat of arms of the Parsons family on shield surmounted by crest and flanked by floral sprays; surrounding legend: "EDWARD-WILLIS PARSONS/OF FLUSHING, NEW YORK."
Credit Line:
Gift of Isaac F. Wood, 1878
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
