Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Advertising token
Object name
Advertising token
Date
1889
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
1/8 x 1 1/4 in. diameter
Description
Copper-colored metal coin or token embossed with a bust of George Washington encircled by the words "1789 1889/ Inaugural Centennial In New York". On the reverse "More Enduring Than Books/ Or Customs, or Nations: A Coin./ Thomas L. Elder/ Coin Dealer/ 32 East 23rd St., New York City".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.3362
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
