2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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Bird's Nest and Dog Roses
1867
1947.519
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and selective glazing with scratching out on paper
Artist/Maker: John William Hill

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Henry R. Linderman Mint and Treasury Medal

Henry R. Linderman Mint and Treasury Medal
Henry R. Linderman Mint and Treasury Medal
Title
Henry R. Linderman Mint and Treasury Medal
Date 
1872
Related People 
Artist/Maker: U.S. Mint
Related People 
Engraver: William Barber
Related People 
Depicted: Henry R. Linderman
Medium 
Bronze
Dimensions 
diameter: 3 1/16 in. ( 7.7 cm )
Description 
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing clothed shoulder-length portrait of Henry Linderman facing right. Reverse contains inscription enclosed by laurel and oak wreath: "H.R.LINDERMAN,/DIRECTOR/OF THE U.S. MINT,/FROM APRIL 1867,/_MAY 1869."
Object Number 
1230
Marks 
Inscription: obverse, below bust truncation, at left: "BARBER F."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.