Collection Highlights
American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medallion
Object Number:
2002.1.1977
Date:
1904-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
A gold colored medallion or coin embossed on one side with the image of an eagle standing on a plaque over two fish. The plaque reads "Grand Prize/ Louisiana Purchase/ Exposition". The reverse reads "Replica of One of Four Gold Medals/ Awarded to/ I.W. Harper/ The Gold Medal Whiskey/ Bottled In Bond". Pierced at the top for hanging.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
