Collection Highlights
Thomas Cole (1801-1848)
Date:
ca. 1845
Object Number:
PR.012.2.885
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.359
Date:
1913
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 31.7mm (1 1/4 in.)
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing battle at sea; legend: "WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY AND THEY ARE OURS/ OLIVER H. PERRY"; in exerg.: SEPT.10, 1813". Reverse shows building at center with laurel wreath and anchor at bottom; legend: "ERIE CENTENNIAL". Hole punched at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
