Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Paris International Colonial Exposition Medal
Object Number:
INV.10651
Date:
1931
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at left of field: "A.MOUROUX"
Inscription: reverse, in exergue, at center: Paris Mint mark followed by "C U"
Description:
Gilt bronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed female bust surrounded by ornate border with legend above: "OCEANIE." Reverse depicts pagoda-like exhibition pavilion with date "1931" above and with inscription in exergue: "EXPOSITION COLONIALE/INTERNATIONALE/DE PARIS."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
