Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Luce Center
Civil War Medal of Honor
Object Number:
1966.89
Date:
1863
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at lower center of image: "F.B. SMITH F. N.Y."
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing central image of eagle perched upon American shield laid on rock, holding serpent in its claws; surrounding inscription: "HONOR TO THE BRAVE/ILLUSTRIOUS DEEDS A NATIONS PRIDE." Reverse shows blank space for engraving at center, surrounded by open laurel wreath, with surrounding legend: "FROM THE WAR FUND COMMITTEE OF BROOKLYN NEW-YORK/1863."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
