Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tip tray/ coin tray
Object Number:
2002.1.2573
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/2 x 5 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
A circular metal tip or coin tray with a portrait of Admiral Dewey in the center with the sea with a steam powered battleship in the background. Stars and a curling rope cover the rim and the inner edge is decorated with cannon and eagles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
