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Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita)
c. 1554-1565
1889.10.1.1
Watercolor, black and brown ink, gouache, and white lead pigment over black chalk on ivory paper, laid on paper, formerly mounted on an album page
Artist/Maker: Pierre Vase alias Cruche

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British coins (2) excavated at Fort Ticonderoga

British coins (2) excavated at Fort Ticonderoga
Object name 
British coins (2) excavated at Fort Ticonderoga
Date 
1734-1775
Related People 
Related Person: Field Exploration Committee
Medium 
Copper
Dimensions 
largest: 1 in. ( 2.5 cm )
Description 
Copper British coins excavated at Fort Ticonderoga; disks embossed on front with profile busts of King George and on back with a figure of Britannia holding a staff and leaning on a shield; inscribed on both sides.
Object Number 
INV.5778.1-2