Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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
U.S.S. Bainbridge medal
Object Number:
2007.18.4.3
Date:
1962
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Inscriptions:
Engraved "Henry R. Luce"
Description:
Circular bronze medal; obverse with rope border and central image of sailing ship, "U.S.S. BAINBRIDGE / MOBILITY / ENDURANCE / VERSATILITY"; reverse, central image of ship and "WORLD'S FIRST NUCLEAR POWERED FRIGATE / USS BAINBRIDGE DLG(N)25 / BUILT BY / BETHLEHEM STEEL CO / QUINCY YARD / 1962"; engraved "Henry R. Luce".
Gallery Label:
This medal belonged to Henry R. Luce (1898-1967), founder of Time, Fortune, and Life Magazines and one of the most powerful figures in the history of American journalism.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
