Collection Highlights
Minaret Turkish Cigarettes
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.111.AMER.MIN
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Harvard University Medal
Object Number:
1939.523
Date:
1907
Medium:
Silver, silk
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 cm )
Overall: 28 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 73 x 4.1 cm )
Marks:
inscription: Inscribed verso: "HAEC STUDIA ADOLESCENTIM ALUNT/INSTITUTE OF 1770"
inscription: Inscribed recto: "N.J. O'Conor/07"
Description:
Silver die-struck medal suspended from black and white silk satin ribbons by two circular loops. Associated with Harvard University. Obverse depicts vignette of book, scroll, and caduceus at center, with legend: "HAEC STUDIA ADOLESCENTIM ALUNT"; inscription below: "INSTITUTE/OF/1770" Reverse contains seal of Harvard University suspended between two columns from tablet engraved: "N.J. O'Conor"; small rectangular plaque beneath is inscribed "07".
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Norreys Jephson O'Conor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
