Collection Highlights
Novi Belgii Novaque Angliae Nec Non Partis Virginiae Tabula
Date:
After 1655
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.38
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Rio de Janeiro National Library Medal
Object Number:
INV.5565
Date:
1910
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 15/16 in. ( 5 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, in exergue, at right: "L.Bottee"
Inscription: edge, lower center: "BRONZE"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse depicting draped winged female figure with hammer in her right hand, holding with her right hand onto pedestal inscribed: "29/OUTUBRO/1910"; surrounding legend: ".INAUGURACAO.DO.NOVO.EDIFICIO." Reverse depicts library building with sun rising in background; legend: "BIBLIOTHECA NACIONAL/MDCCCX-MCMX"; inscription in exergue: "DO.RIO.DE/JANEIRO."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
