Collection Highlights
"Why Don't You Speak for Yourself, John?"
Date:
Object Number:
PR.031.3
Medium:
Chromolithograph card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Commemorative token
Object Number:
2002.1.4435
Date:
1889
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description:
Commemorative token embossed on one side with George Washington's portrait encircled by a ring of stars and "Centennial Inaugural Celebration New York/ April 30, 1889". On the reverse, the original Federal Hall building encircled by "Where He Was Inaugurated First President Of The U.S./ April 30, 1789/ Federal Hall/ Wall St./ N.Y." Pierced at the top for hanging as a pendant.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
