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The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
Artist/Maker: Thomas Cole

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William Henry Harrison Presidential Medal

William Henry Harrison Presidential Medal
William Henry Harrison Presidential Medal
Title
William Henry Harrison Presidential Medal
Date 
1886
Related People 
Artist/Maker: U.S. Mint
Related People 
Engraver: George T. Morgan
Related People 
Depicted: William Henry Harrison
Medium 
Bronze
Dimensions 
diameter: 3 1/16 in. ( 7.7 cm )
Description 
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing facing bust of William Harrison with legend: "WILLIAM H. HARRISON"; all within beaded border. Reverse contains inscription enclosed by laurel wreath: "INAUGURATED/PRESIDENT/ OF THE/UNITED STATES/MARCH 4. 1841./DIED/APRIL 4./1841."; all within beaded border.
Object Number 
1138
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.