Collection Highlights
Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
Date:
1950
Object Number:
1956.7
Medium:
Oil on paper laid on board
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Historical Artifacts
New Haven Bicentennial Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
INV.4380
Date:
1838
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
case: 2 3/8 in. ( 6.1 cm )
diameter: 2 3/16 in. ( 5.6 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing group of settlers gathered around tree with man preaching; legend around line border: "QUINNIPIACK 1638./THE DESERT SHALL REJOICE." Reverse shows view of New Haven with ships navigating the sea in exergue; legend around line border: "NEW HAVEN 1838./AND BLOSSOM AS THE ROSE." Red circular cardboard box.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
