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
Captain Isaac Hull Naval Medal
Object Number:
INV.4930
Date:
1840-1885
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 cm )
Description:
Copper obverse electrotype shell showing the uniformed bust of Isaac Hull facing left and surrounded by legend: "PERITOS ARTE SUPERIT JUL. MDCCCXII AUG. CERTAMINE FORTES/ISAACUS HULL [below bust center]." The reverse side of the shell bears a pin soldered at center.
Gallery Label:
This appears to be a copper electrotype shell of the obverse die of the medal struck in 1816 by the U.S. Mint and presented as a military award to War of 1812 hero Isaac Hull.
Provenance:
Julian, NA-12
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
