Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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John Adams Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1966.109
Date:
ca. 1905
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse hsowing clothed bust of John Adams facing right with legend: "JOHN ADAMS PRESIDENT OF THE U. S./A. D. 1797." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
