Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Tercentenary of the Purchase of Manhattan Island Medal
Object Number:
INV.1781
Date:
1926
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.3 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse, in exergue, at right: "HM"
Inscription: edge, lower center: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. 51"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing scene with Governor trading with group of Native Americans; part of hull of Dutch ship at right; date above: "1626"; inscription in exergue: "MANHATTAN"; all surrounded by string of wampum border. Reverse depicts two winged allegorical figures, male and female, facing right, holding sun globe and floral garland; distant view of Manhattan skyline in background; legend above: "NEW YORK CITY/1926"; inscription at lower left: "ANS/NYHS."
Gallery Label:
This medal was issued by the American Numismatic Society, with the assistance of the New-York Historical Society enlisted for the striking of the medal.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
