Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.189
Date:
after 1850
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 51.6mm (2 1/16 in.)
Marks:
Obverse below picture: "G.H. LOVETT N.Y."; reverse at left below exergual line: "G.H. LOVETT"
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing right-facing bust of Kane above framed picture surrounded by flags; legend: "DR. ELISHA KENT KANE, THE GREAT ARTIC NAVIGATOR, U.S.N." Reverse shows three draped female figures.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
