2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
Used By: George Washington

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Hard Times token

Hard Times token
Hard Times token
Object name 
Hard Times token
Date 
ca. 1837
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description 
Token; metal; depiction of a bald eagle with a shield on its breast on obverse, ring of garland on reverse; obverse "GENTLEMANS FURNISHING / STORE" reverse "BUT JUST AS GOOD / NOT / ONE / CENT"