Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.372a
Date:
1916
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 32mm (1 1/4 in.)
Marks:
Obverse below bust: "R.L."; reverse bottom center: "T.L.E."
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing right-facing bust-length profile; legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON/ SECURITY". Reverse legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON / "FIRST / IN PEACE" / FIRST IN / "PREPAREDNESS." "
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
