Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
INV.3913
Date:
1864
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm ) overall1: 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 3.2 cm ) overall2: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description:
Round gold-colored medal suspended by chain from decorated bar inscribed "J.H. RAPP"; obverse of medal is floral wreath with "From Nannie"; reverse inscribed "Rescued" and "Sept. 19, 1864".
Gallery Label:
Received by N.Y.H.S April 29, 1923
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
