Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
International Philatelic Exhibition Souvenir Medal
Object Number:
INV.4826
Date:
1913
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at lower center of field: "MAX BACHMANN"
Inscription: reverse, at lower left of field: "STERLING"
Inscription: edge, upper center: "STERLING"
Description:
Silver struck medal with obverse showing shield with seal of New York at center flanked by figures of sailor and Native American and surmounted by eagle with scroll beneath; legend: ".INTERNATIONAL....PHILATELIC . EXHIBITION . NEW . YORK ./MCMXIII." Reverse bears inscription with laurel branch at left: 'SOUVENIR/OF/OFFICIAL/BANQUET/OCTOBER 30th/1913."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
