Collection Highlights
Invitation to Erie Canal Celebration
Date:
1825
Object Number:
PR.221.12
Medium:
Engraving
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Historical Artifacts
Souvenir Ribbon with Grover Cleveland medal
Object Number:
Z.3575
Medium:
metal and fabric
Dimensions:
4 x 1 3/4 inches
Description:
round silver medal with profile portrait of Grover Cleveland, verso: image of men coming onto shore with surrounding text: "COLUMBUS DISCOVERING AMERICA, 1492" attached red, white, and blue ribbon, front has image of eagle and stars with text: 'E. PLURIBUS UNUM' and outer text: 'INAUGURATION WASHINGTON 1893" back: handwritten in pencil on back July 13, 1938; decorative metal pin with clasp "SOUVENIR' inscribed
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
