Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
2 medals in envelope: Opening Ritz Carlton Hotel 1910,
Object Number:
1977.72a
Date:
1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 × 3/4 in. (1.9 × 1.9 cm)
Description:
Hexagonal medal; gold-colored; loop at top; gadrooned border, image of Ritz-Carlton building on obverse, "RITZ CARLTON / 1910 / CARLTON HOUSE" on obverse.
Gallery Label:
According to an envelope with the object, the medal was struck for the opening of the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goelet
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
