Collection Highlights
Bird's Nest and Dog Roses
1867
1947.519
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and selective glazing with scratching out on paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge in box
Object name
Badge in box
Date
1872-1873
Medium
Gold; leather, silk, metal
Dimensions
overall (badge): 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 4.4 x 7.3 cm )
overall (box): 1 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 3.5 x 6.
Description
Gold badge in the shape of a shield with crown on top at the center, gold ring finding at the top, outer edge of shield has rinceau design; box is brown leather, lid is hinged at the back, metal clasp fastener at center front, inside lid lined with burgundy satin, box lined with burgundy velvet.
Object Number
Z.2176ab
Marks
engraved: center of badge: "VIRGINIA / WASHINGTON / & LEE / UNIVERSITY / Gazette Medal, / Awarded / Session 72 - 73"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
