Collection Highlights
Come in, and Prevent a "Draft"
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.055.3.105
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medallion: Hudson-Fulton
Object Number:
INV.4408
Date:
1909
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/8 in. ( 3.5 cm )
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing sailing ship at center with legend: "IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION/THE HALF MOON/1609 1909." Reverse shows steamboat navigating a river with trees in background; legend: "NEW TOWN SEPT 25TH TO OCT 9TH/FULTON'S S.S. CLERMONT"; date below image, at center: "1807 - 1909."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
