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Dressing table
1795-1810
INV.14982
Mahogany, mahogany and other inlays, white pine, yellow poplar
Possible Original Owner: Margaret Maria Livingston

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Commemorative medal for 150th anniversary of Central Park

Commemorative medal for 150th anniversary of Central Park
Commemorative medal for 150th anniversary of Central Park
Commemorative medal for 150th anniversary of Central Park
Commemorative medal for 150th anniversary of Central Park
Title
Commemorative medal for 150th anniversary of Central Park
Date 
2003
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Medallic Art Company
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Friedrike Merck
Related People 
Depicted: Edwin D. Morgan
Medium 
Bronze
Dimensions 
Overall: 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 8.9 cm )
Description 
Circular gold-colored medallion depicting portrait of Senator Edwin D. Morgan on obverse and Belvedere Castle, Central Park on reverse; inscribed on obverse: "THE CENTRAL PARK BILL-JUNE 21, 1853-PROPOSED BY/SENATOR/EDWIN D. MORGAN"; reverse: "THE CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY AND THE PEOPLE OF NEW YORK CITY CELEBRATE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS OF/Central Park/2003."