Collection Highlights
Fuller (Flat Iron) Building, New York
Date:
1903
Object Number:
PR.020.61.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
New York Mechanics Institute Medal
Object Number:
INV.5412
Date:
After 1828
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.3 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse depicting nude male bust facing left, surrounded by legend: "Wm. J. MULLEN GOLD DIAL MANUFACTURER/ESTABLISHED 1828 N.YORK." Reverse shows group of children engaged in various crafts with winged female figures holding laurel wreaths and branches above their heads; inscription in exergue: "A MEDAL AWARDED BY THE/MECHANICS INSTITUTE/N.Y. [date illegible]"; illegible legend around border.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
