Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Princeton University Bicentennial Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
INV.5553
Date:
1946
Medium:
Bronze; paper
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing the building of Nassau Hall at Princeton University; legend: "PRINCETON UNIVERSITY/BICENTENNIAL"; date inscribed below image: "1746-1946." Reverse shows coat of arms of Princeton University at center; legend: "DEI SUB NUMINE/VICET/SIGILLVM VNIVERSITATIS PRINCETONIENSIS"; ornate ivy vine border.
Credit Line:
Gift of the American Museum of Natural History, 1954
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
