Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
Date:
1835-1836
Object Number:
1858.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medallion: To Aid St. Johns Guild Fl. Hospital feb. 22, 1876
Object Number:
INV.3246
Date:
1876
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.8 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: reverse, at lower center: "G.H.L."
Description:
Bronze struck medalet with obverse showing clothed female bust facing left with legend: "CENTENNIAL RECEPTION, BALL, & TEA-PARTY./N.Y./FEBy 22hd 1876/ACADEMY OF MUSIC." Reverse shows nude male bust facing right with legend: "TO AID 'ST JOHN'S-GUILD'-FLOATING-HOSPITAL/WOOD'S DERIES "C" NO. 5."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
