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Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
1916-1922
1954.164
Painted plaster
Artist/Maker: Daniel Chester French

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"Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7" Commemorative Medal

"Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7" Commemorative Medal
"Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7" Commemorative Medal
Title
"Centennial of the Battle of Fort Washington, No. 7" Commemorative Medal
Date 
1876
Related People 
Depicted: George Washington
Medium 
Bronze
Dimensions 
diameter: 1 5/16 in. ( 3.4 cm )
Description 
Bronze struck medal with obverse showing nude bust of Washington facing right surrounded by stars; legend: "THE CENTENNIAL YEAR OF OUR NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE/1876." Reverse shows star at center with date inside "1776"; legend: "BATTLE OF FORT WASHINGTON/NOVEMBER 16/7/NEW YORK."
Object Number 
INV.3173
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.