Collection Highlights
The True Issue or "That's What's the Matter"
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.35
Medium:
Lithograph
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Historical Artifacts
Governor Isaac Shelby Military Medal
Object Number:
INV.2689
Date:
1821
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 9/16 in. ( 6.5 cm )
Marks:
inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at center: "FURST. F."
inscription: reverse, below exergual inscription: "FURST. F."
Description:
White metal struck medal with uniformed bust of Isaac Shelby facing right and legend: "GOVERNOR ISAAC SHELBY." Reverse shows a battle scene with legend: "BATTLE OF THE THAMES. OCTO. 5.1813." and inscription in exergue: "RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS/APRIL 4. 1818."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
