Collection Highlights
Donner Lake From the Summit
1873
1909.16
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Commemorative token
Object name
Commemorative token
Date
1920-1950
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
1/8 x 1 in. diameter
Description
Commemorative token, embossed on one side with a man's portrait encircled by the words "2nd President U.S.A./ 1797-1801/ John Adams". On the reverse the words "Son Of Liberty/ Colossus Of Independence. Minister to England. Vice President Two Terms. Created U.S. Navy On Account Of European War Cloud. First President To Occupy White House".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.4433
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
