Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
Date:
1825-1845
Object Number:
1936.693ab
Medium:
Glass
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James K. Polk Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1966.118
Date:
1846 or later
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of James K. Polk facing left with legend: "JAMES K POLK PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES./1845." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry H. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
