Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bronze Columbus medallion
Object Number:
INV.3390a
Date:
ca. 1892-1893
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 6 3/16 in. ( 15.7 cm )
Description:
Bronze cast uniface medallion with armored bust of Columbus facing left with legend below: "COLUMBUS"; stippled background. Two round loops are soldered to back.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
