Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
Date:
1860
Object Number:
1939.390
Medium:
Brown patinated bronze
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Luce Center
Christopher Columbus Medal
Object Number:
INV.10688
Date:
1892
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.5 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing bust-length portrait of Columbus facing left with legend: "CRISTOBAL COLON." Reverse depicts allegorical female figure with scepter and royal crown, world globe at her left; sailing ship in distance at right; legend: "RECUERDO DEL 4o. CENTENARIO 1892."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
