Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Captain Isaac Hull Naval Medal
Title
Captain Isaac Hull Naval Medal
Date
1816-1880
Medium
Silvered copper; shagreen, silk
Dimensions
case: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm )
diameter: 2 5/8 in. ( 6.7 cm )
Description
Struck silvered copper medal with obverse showing Captain Isaac Hull's uniformed bust facing left with legend: "PERITOS ARTE SUPERAT JUL. MDCCXII CERTAMINE FORTES/ISAAC HULL." Reverse shows a naval battle with legend: "HORAE MOMENTO VICTORIA" and exergual inscription: "INTER CONST. NAV. AMER./ET GUER. ANGL." Square dark-brown fitted shagreen case with cream silk satin and beige silk velvet lining.
Object Number
INV.4307
Marks
inscribed: on the bust trucation at right: "R."
Gallery Label
Captain Isaac Hull was awarded this medal by Congress for his naval actions in the War of 1812 with Great Britain.
Provenance
Julian, NA-12
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
