NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2017
In early 2017, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.
Collection Highlights
Civil Defense Volunteer Organization Uniform
Date:
1942-1945
Object Number:
1946.89a-c
Medium:
Wool, silk, metal
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Admiral Vernon "Carthagena" Commemorative Medal
Object Number:
1945.32
Date:
1741
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 1 7/16 in. ( 3.7 cm )
Description:
Brass struck medal with obverse showing full-length figure of Vernon turned three-quarter to the left; surrounding legend: "ADMIRAL VERNON THE PRESERVER OF HIS COUNTRY." Reverse shows sailing ships in harbor with legend: "TOOK . CARTHAGENA"; dated: "1741."
Credit Line:
Gift of Commander Leander McCormick-Goodhart, R.N.V.R.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
