2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

The Peale Family
1773-1809
1867.298
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: Charles Willson Peale

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Button

Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1860-1870
Medium 
Brass, tin
Dimensions 
Overall: 7/8 x 1/2 in. ( 2.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description 
Dome-shaped brass button stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, encircled by border of stars, with shield on breast; tin back with brass pin.
Object Number 
INV.3267g
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.