Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
1779
1817.13
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fireman's Medallion
Title
Fireman's Medallion
Date
19th century?
Medium
metal with white pigment rubbed into inscription
Dimensions
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/16 x 1 5/8 in. ( 4.1 x 4.1 x 0.2 x 4.1 cm )
Description
Small medal with hanging loop. Obverse depicts eagle and other American symbols. Reverse inscribed: "Dick Florence./1st Regt New York/FIREMEN/ZOUAVES/COL ELLSWORTH/Alexandria Va:/BULL RUN. NEWPORT NEWS".
Object Number
2463
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
