Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
William Pitt Medal
Object Number:
1947.321
Date:
ca. 1766
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 cm )
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of William Pitt with legend: "GVLIELMVS PITT". Reverse bears inscription: "THE MAN/WHO . HAVING/SAVED THE/PARENT . PLEADED/WITH SUCCESS/FOR HER/CHILDREN."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. James Hazen Hyde
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
