2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

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

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Button

Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1942-1952
Related People 
Related Person: Douglas MacArthur
Medium 
Metal, textile
Dimensions 
Overall: 3 x 1 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 3.2 cm )
Description 
Pin-back circular medal attached to red, white and blue ribbon. Medal has image of Douglas MacArthur on red white and blue field; printed on top of image "THE MAN OF THE HOUR" ; printed below the image "GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR".
Object Number 
INV.3939
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.