Collection Highlights
Castle Garden, New York City
Date:
1859
Object Number:
1972.13
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Liberty and Security Medal
Object Number:
INV.3174
Date:
1795
Medium:
Copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.4 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: around edge: "AN ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NATIONS"
Description:
Copper struck medal with obverse showing uniformed bust of Washington facing left with legend: "GEORGE WASHINGTON." Reverse shows shield with stars and stripes surmounted by eagle holding olive branch and three arrows; legend above: "LIBERTY AND SECURITY."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
