Collection Highlights
Siamese Twins
Date:
1836
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1836.55
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Luce Center
Commencement of Cabinet - 1859 Commemorative Medalet
Object Number:
1122a
Date:
1859
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 13/16 in. ( 2.1 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: on bust truncation, at left: "AP"
Description:
Bronze struck medalet with obverse showing clothed bust of Washington facing right with legend above: "PATER PATRIAE". Reverse has inscription surrounded by laurel wreath: "A/MEMORIAL/OF THE/WASHINGTON/CABINET/MAY 1859".
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
