Collection Highlights
We mourn our country's loss
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.91
Date:
1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 39.8mm (1 9/16 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing standing figures with cross in background; legend: "SOUVENIR OF THE OPENING OF THE WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO/ 1893". Reverse shows domed building with flags; legend: "SOUVENIR. BIRDSEYE VIEW OF THE WORLDS FAIR CHICAGO/ 1893"
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
