2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
ca. 1825
1920.5
Watercolor on ivory
Artist/Maker: Anthony Meucci

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Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7 Medal

Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7 Medal
Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7 Medal
Title
Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7 Medal
Date 
1876
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Isaac F. Wood
Related People 
Depicted: George Washington
Related People 
Engraver: George Hampden Lovett
Medium 
White metal
Dimensions 
diameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.4 cm )
Description 
White metal struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Washington facing right surrounded by stars; legend: "THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE/1876." Reverse shows star at center with date inside "1776"; legend: "BATTLE OF FORT WASHINGTON/NOVEMBER 16/7/NEW YORK."
Object Number 
INV.3549
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group