Collection Highlights
The Rail Candidate
Date:
1860
Object Number:
PR.010.1860.Rail
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
John Quincy Adams Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
INV.11118
Date:
1825-1828
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, on bust truncation, at left: "F."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of John Quincy Adams facing right with legend: "JOHN QUINCY ADAMS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/1825." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
