Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coin: Haf Dollar, Confederate States of America
Object Number:
INV.13853
Date:
1960-1961
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 in. ( 3.5 cm )
Description:
Coin; metal; obverse "CHARLESTON CONFEDERATE CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATION / APRIL 12 1861 1961 / FORT SUMTER / GOOD FOR 50¢ IN CASH / OR TRADE AT ANY PARTICIPATING / PLACE OF BUSINESS OR BANK / IN CHARLESTON, S.C. / ON OR BEFORE / APRIL 12, 1961" reverse "CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA / HALF DOL."
Credit Line:
Gift of Helen Strobel, 1961
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
