Collection Highlights
The Dead at Gettysburg
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.164.4.38.GettysburgDead
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.60
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 34.8mm (1 3/8 in.)
Description:
Struck white metal medal with obverse showing three-quarters right-facing bust-length portrait of Columbus; legend: "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS/ 1492-1892". Reverse shows building with domed roof and side wings with flagpoles; legend: "WORLD'S COLUMBIA EXPOSITION/ ADMINISTRATION BUILDING".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
