Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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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.
