Collection Highlights
Lincoln visits General McClellan at Antietam
Date:
1862, published later
Object Number:
PR.065.778.5
Medium:
Stereograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Plaque:..from Washingtons farewell address...relief of G. W.
Object Number:
INV.14353
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 5/8 x 28 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 54.9 x 73 x 3.2 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on obverse: "TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, / TO THE EFFICACY AND PERMANENCY OF YOUR / UNION, . . . [ETC.]"
incised: on obverse, at lower right: "G Washington"
stamped: on obverse, at lower right: "GORHAM Co. NEW YORK [GRC?]
Description:
Rectangular bronze plaque with excerpt of George Washington's farewell address (1796) in raised lettering; separately cast circular medallion with profile bust of Washington in upper right corner; upper edge with molded cornice; four holes (one in each corner) for mounting.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
