Collection Highlights
Salver
Date:
1772-1773
Object Number:
1928.24
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Zachary Taylor Indian Peace Medal
Object Number:
1966.80
Date:
After 1860
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
diameter: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.3 cm )
Description:
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of Zachary Taylor facing left with legend: "ZACHARY TAYLOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES./1849." Reverse shows clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk with legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP."
Credit Line:
Estate of Henry O. Havemeyer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
