Collection Highlights
James (1777-?) and Sarah Clark Tuttle (c. 1779-?)
1836
1937.1715
Gouache, watercolor, graphite, and black ink with selective glazing on ivory paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Zachary Taylor Indian Peace Medal
Title
Zachary Taylor Indian Peace Medal
Date
1850
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
diameter: 3 in. ( 7.6 cm )
Description
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing draped bust of Taylor facing left with legend: "ZACHARY TAYLOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES/1849". Reverse with clasped hands below crossed peace pipe and tomahawk; legend: "PEACE/AND/FRIENDSHIP".
Object Number
1141
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
