Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Souvenir Medal for the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
Object Number:
1940.233
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Gilt copper
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: obverse, at lower right of field: "W.&H.CO."
Description:
Gilt copper struck medal with obverse showing building of St. John The Divine Cathedral. Reverse depicts eagle crowned with bishop's mitra at center; scroll inscribed "SOUVENIR OF PILGRIMAGE" below; legend: "THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. JOHN THE DIVINE/.NEW YORK."
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Elizabeth D. Embler
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
