Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
Date:
1835
Object Number:
1858.32
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Major General Alexander Macomb Military Medal
Object Number:
INV.10239
Date:
1824-1885 or later
Medium:
Copper; carboard, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
Part (tray): 4 x 3 x 5/8 in. (10.2 x 7.6 x 1.6 cm)
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at left: "FURST. F."
Description:
Copper shell of the obverse of the Macomb medal, with uniformed bust of Macomb facing right; legend: "MAJOR GENERAL ALEXANDER MACOMB." Pin soldered at center of back.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
