Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.245
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Medal
Dimensions:
height and width: 69.9 x 53.1mm (2 3/4 x 2 1/16 in.)
Marks:
Reverse: "PATENT/ appLed. For".
Description:
Metal molded uniface open work medal in wreath-shape enclosing outline right front-facing bust-length portrait of Dewey atop eagle over base of anchor. Loop fused to top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
