Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Major General Andrew Jackson Military Medal
Object Number:
1205
Date:
1822-1885
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 9/16 in. ( 6.5 cm )
Marks:
inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "FURST. F."
inscription: reverse, below exergual line, at center: "FURST. F."
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of Andrew Jackson facing right with legend: "MAJOR GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON." Reverse with two female allegorical figures: Fame writing "ORLEANS" on a tablet and holding a laurel wreath, and Peace with palm branch, halting her; legend: "RESOLUTION OF CONGRESS FEBRUARY 27. 1815." and inscription: "BATTLE OF NEW-ORLEANS/JANUARY 8. 1815."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
