Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
1945.51
Date:
1898
Medium:
Brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/16 x 1 3/16 in. ( 5.6 x 3 cm )
Description:
Brass medal suspended from bar with pin back; circular inscription "WAR WITH SPAIN/1898" with depiction of a fort in center; reverse inscription "UNITED STATES ARMY/FOR/SERVICE" with depiction of eagle and stars; blue and yellow silk ribbon connects medal and bar.
Gallery Label:
This medal was awarded to George Wettlaufer.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. George Wettlaufer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
