Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Centennial of American Independence "Fit Keystone" Medal
Title
Centennial of American Independence "Fit Keystone" Medal
Date
1876
Medium
Copper
Dimensions
diameter: 1 1/4 in. ( 3.2 cm )
Description
Copper struck medal with obverse showing undraped bust of Washington in circular panel surrounded by oak wreath on large keystone, crest of Washington arms above; initials in exergue: "GW"; dates on either side: "1732/1799." Reverse with arch and keystone with legend: "WASHINGTON/FIT KEYSTONE/WHICH SPANS/THE NATION'S CENTURY"; inscription: "IN THE/TRIUMPHAL/ARCH"; dates above on either side: "1776/1876."
Object Number
INV.3247
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
