Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Thomas Jefferson Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1966.116
Date:
1863-1885
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 15/16 in. ( 7.5 cm )
Description:
Gilt bronze struck medal with clothed bust of Thomas Jefferson facing left; legend: "TH. JEFFERSON PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. A. D. 1801." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
