Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Souvenir token
Object Number:
2002.1.1965
Date:
1836
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
Souvenir token embossed with a central image of a statue surrounded by an eagle and shield, sheaf of grain, spinning wheel, sailing ship and a doctor's caduceus and the words "American Institute/ New York". On the reverse, "Copy of a Gold Medal Awarded to / R & W Robinson/ For The Best/ Military, Naval, Sporting/ & Plain Flat Buttons/ 1836".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
