Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir medal
Object Number:
2008.42.347
Date:
1912
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 36.1mm (1 7/16 in.)
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing three battleships at sea; legend: "SOUVENIR. MOBILIZATION & ENTERTAINMENT OF/U.S. NAVAL FLEET"; in exerg.: "OCT. 1912/NEW YORK". Reverse shows eagle clutching flags with stars in background. Loops fused at top right and left.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
