Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Travel/ medallion
Object Number:
2002.1.3152
Date:
1926-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 x 1/8 in. diameter
Description:
A gold colored metal coin or medallion embossed on the front with a profile of a Native American with three feathers in his hair encircled by the words "Pontiac/ Chief Of The Sixes". On the reverse, a wreath surrounding "Product of General Motors". The "Sixes" refers to the 6 cylinder engine used by Pontiac between 1926 and the 1950's.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
