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Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
ca. 1700
1911.38
Silver
Artist/Maker: Benjamin Wynkoop

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Battle of Bunker Hill Centennial Anniversary Commemorative Medal

Battle of Bunker Hill Centennial Anniversary Commemorative Medal
Title
Battle of Bunker Hill Centennial Anniversary Commemorative Medal
Date 
1875
Medium 
Bronze
Dimensions 
diameter: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.8 cm )
Description 
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing stone obelisk at center with surrounding legend: "CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY/JUNE 17, 1875. Reverse depicts battle scene at center, with legend: "BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL,/JUNE 17, 1775." Hole punched at center top.
Object Number 
INV.13905
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.