Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
William Pitt Medal
Object Number:
1947.322
Date:
1766
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.3 cm )
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing clothed bust of Pitt facing three-quarters to the right; surrounding legend: "LIBERTATIS VINDEX/GUL: PITT." Reverse shows hands clasped in front of a sword with cap of Liberty upon its point, with olive branches spinging from sword guard; legend: "BRITANNIA ET AMERICA IUNCTAE."
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. James Hazen Hyde
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
