Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Luce Center
George Washington Military and Civil Career "Wright & Bale" Medal
Object Number:
INV.13700.2
Date:
1834
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.5 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "W. FT"
Inscription: obverse, at lower center, above border: "WRIGHT & BALE"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Washington facing left with legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON." Reverse bears inscription surrounded by oak wreath: "BORN FEB 22D. 1732./CHOSED COMMANDR. IN/CHIEF JULY 1776./CHOSED PRESD.1789./DIED DECR. 14. 1799./AGED 68 YEARS." Hole punched at top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
