Collection Highlights
Life studies of the Great Army
Date:
1876
Object Number:
PR.002.Album383
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Luce Center
Centennial of George Washington Inauguration Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
1940.26
Date:
1889
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 in. ( 5.1 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse, at lower left of field: "P.L. KRIDER CO. PHILA"
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing elevation of Washington memorial building with monument in front and dates below: "1789 - 1889"; legend around line border: "THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF WASHINGTON'S INAUGURATION." Reverse shows two crossed American flags at center decorated with laurel and oak branches below; inscription above: "COMPLIMENTS/BLACK, STARR & FROST/NEW YORK."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
