Collection Highlights
Architect's Sign
Date:
ca. 1837
Object Number:
1953.197
Medium:
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Franklin Pierce Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1966.90
Date:
1870-1892
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at right: "S.ELLIS"
Inscription: reverse, below exergual line, at center: "J.WILLSON"
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Franklin Pierce facing left with legend: "FRANKLIN PIERCE, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES./1853." Reverse shows settler and Native American standing before
an American flag with legend: "LABOR VIRTUE HONOR."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
