Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
Date:
ca. 1656
Object Number:
1951.414c
Medium:
Glass
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Sesquicentennial International Exposition Official Souvenir Medal
Object Number:
INV.3347
Date:
1926
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/16 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.6 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Silver struck medal with obverse showing the building of Independence Hall in Philadelphia with thirteen stars above, flanked by laurel branches; legend below: "SOUVENIR OF PHILA, PA"; inscription: "INDEPENDENCE HALL/PHILA, PA." Reverse depicts Liberty Bell flanked by dates "1776" and "1926"; legend: "SESQUI CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION/OFFICIAL SOUVENIR." Round loop attached at top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
