Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.250
Date:
ca. 1898
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 60.6mm (2 3/8 in.)
Description:
Copper molded uniface perforated medal showing right front-facing bust-length portrait of Dewey; legend in cutout letters: "HERO OF MANILA/ DEWEY". Soldered attachment on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
