Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Adam J. Slemmer medallion
Title
Adam J. Slemmer medallion
Date
Probably 1861
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diameter: 3 3/8 in. ( 8.6 cm )
Description
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Lieutenant Adam J. Slemmer facing left with legend: "ADAM J. SLEMMER/1861." Reverse depicts Fort Pickens with American flag above; legend: "THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,NEW-YORK,HONORS THE DEFENDERS OF FORT PICKENS/FAR OFF BUT FAITHFUL."
Object Number
INV.3630
Marks
inscription: obverse, below bust truncation: "MULLER F."
inscription: obverse, below design: "MULLER F."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
